Health Care Technician I - Central Regional Hospital

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Regional Hospital is looking for Health Care Technician I's across multiple units. These roles involve essential patient monitoring and support under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. Full-time positions are available, benefiting from a competitive salary range and comprehensive state benefits.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $2,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Proficient in written and verbal English.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to recognize and report patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and assist patients with daily living activities.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Monitor patients as directed by a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Ability to monitor patients

Recognizing patient needs

Education

High school or GED

Nurse Aide I certification

Job description

**Recruitment Range $35,360 - $44,621**

***SIGN -ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED***A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

Central Regional Hospital

We are currently recruiting for Health Care Technician I's across multiple units/shifts that will function as Therapeutic Support Specialist I's at Central Regional Hospital. The primary purpose of the Health Care Technician I (HCT I) is to monitor patients and perform technical procedures (within scope). All HCT I duties are delegated by, and under the supervision of a Licensed Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Obtaining vital signs
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living.
• Maintaining level of observations of patients as ordered
• Use of therapeutic communication
• Maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Other duties as delegated by and completed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

These are full-time positions and eligible for the full State benefits package. Multiple positions, units and shifts are available. Our shifts are 8 hours and include alternating weekends and holidays as scheduled:

Work ScheduleShift Premium
1st Shift:7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 5% Weekend Only
2nd Shift:3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. 20% Weekdays & 25% Weekends
3rd Shift:11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. 10% Weekdays & 15% Weekends

Flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. These positions are designated Mandatory andmust report or stay over during adverse weather events. Pay is commensurate with education and experience. These positions are eligible for shift and weekend premium as appropriate.

Description of Units:

Adult Admissions Unit (AAU)- Focus on Wellness not on Illness:
AAU serves patients ages 18-64 presenting with multiple diagnoses including primary psychiatric as well as substance abuse and medical diagnoses. The goal of AAU is stabilization so patients can return to living in the community as independently as possible. AAU provides admission, treatment, and discharge services to patients admitted to the hospital from first admission up to repeated times with multiple diagnoses including medical problems and substance abuse. Many have a history of abuse and involvement in the legal system. Two most common diagnoses on AAU are Major depression and Schizophrenia. The majority of these patients will be taking psychiatric medications. The goal of AAU is stabilization of mental and physical health so they can return to living in the community and live as independently as possible.

The Community Transition Unit (CTU)provides state-of–the-art assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients with severe, chronic or treatment-resistant psychiatric illnesses. These patients require more comprehensive and extended services to return to the community with a reduced risk of relapse and readmission. Treatment efforts are aimed at reducing and managing symptoms while strengthening the practical skills needed to return to community living.

Geriatric Services Unit (GSU) which admits patients 65 years old and older. The unit serves two broadly defined populations. The first is non-demented patients in the geriatric age range with any general psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or delusional disorder. The second population consists of patients with various types of dementia who have behavioral disturbance related either to the dementia or a co-occurring pre-existing psychiatric disorder, and that behavior disturbance has made them temporarily unmanageable at home or in a community care facility. GSU offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with acute psychiatric illnesses. Individuals with dementia receive comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and they receive a functional assessment to determine the level of support and structure that they will need in the community.

Medical Psychiatric Unit (MSU). The primary purpose of this area is to provide Medical Surgical care for acute illnesses, chronic conditions unable to be treated by the psych unit, and functions as the Emergency Response Team (CODE Blue). Patients admitted to this area often have multiple issues which require various levels of care from independence to total care. In addition, MPU acts as the Employee Clinic after hours and patient clinic for patients returning from OSH/ambulatory care procedures.

Forensic Services Unit (FSU FMIN)
The Forensic Services Unit (FSU) is a three sectional unit serving the Pretrial/Maximum, Medium and Minimum (FMIN) security needs of the court-ordered patients. FSU provides services for all counties in the entire State of North Carolina.

About Central Regional Hospital (CRH):
CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.
About the Department of Health and Human Services:
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

Compensation and Benefits:
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following:

• Qualified applicants must be proficient in written and verbal English.
• Must be able to obtain Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR certification within 60 days.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Nurse Aide I listing by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. (If applicants are not NA I certified and are selected for a position, training will be offered by the hospital. However, certification must be obtained, and employee must pass all facility required training as a condition of employment.)

• Knowledge of principles and practices of a certified nursing assistant (including bio-statistical data such as vital signs, lab work and specimen collections).

• Ability to learn and follow safety measures and identify safety/security risks to patient population (including security of environment and higher levels of observation).

• Knowledge of patient interactions involving behavioral, physical and medical interventions (within scope).

• Ability to recognize and report patient needs.

• Ability to effectively communicate via hand-off to other nursing co-workers and the interdisciplinary team.

• Ability to learn and follow hospital, unit and nursing policies and procedures.

• Ability to work with behaviorally difficult patients while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment

ADA physical requirements will be discussed during the interview including but not limited to lifting, kneeling, walking up and down stairs, and ability to lift 50 pounds.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Seeoshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details.

High school or General Educational Development diploma;
or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Condition for Continued Employment:
As required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200.

**Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus (effective August 2, 2022)

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:
(1) the employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);
(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.