Health Care Technician I / CNA (Broughton Hospital)

NCdotGov; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Healthcare Technicians to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on monitoring patients diagnosed with mental illnesses and assisting them in daily activities while providing essential nursing care. The position offers a structured work schedule with opportunities for training and certification as a Nurse Aide. Join a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of those on their journey to recovery. With a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plans

Community Service Leave

Qualifications

• Ability to learn health care techniques for nursing assistants.
• Ability to follow hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients with mental illness and assist with daily living activities.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Basic Nursing Care

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Healthcare Technician I/CNA - Broughton Hospital

***SIGN-ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED***

A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 is being offered for the successful applicant(s) of this posting. **See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

Join our team of caring and compassionate healthcare professionals. We assist individuals in creating opportunities to recover from mental illness and substance use disorders by instilling hope, facilitating choice, promoting healing, and supporting their personal journeys of wellness. Broughton Hospital is currently accepting Health Care Technician I/CNA applications for all shifts, with the primary need being on 12-hour night shifts. The primary focus of this position is to monitor patients who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse diagnosis, implement specific goals identified in the patient treatment plans, and perform basic nursing care within the scope of a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). Work involves ongoing contact with individuals who may be diagnosed with a wide spectrum of psychiatric and/or developmental conditions that may include unpredictable and maladaptive behaviors. Work is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, which functions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Obtaining vital signs
• Training and assisting patients with activities of daily living
• Maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
• Providing ongoing observation, interaction, and feedback to patients
• Reporting concerns and recommendations to the appropriate professional program staff
• Other duties as delegated by and completed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The normal work schedule is a 36-hour/48-hour rotation schedule over a two-week period with alternating weekends and holidays. However, flexibility is required for training and education purposes and to meet hospital needs.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

The following shifts are available:

Work Schedule Shift Premium

12-hour Day: 7:00 am-7:30 pm 5% Weekend

12-hour Night: 7:00 pm-7:30 am 20% Weekday & 25% Weekend

*8-hour shifts will be considered upon request.

Please note: Selected applicants would be required to work Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week for the duration of new employee orientation and training. Broughton Hospital provides in-house training for selected applicants who are not currently Certified Nurse Aides (CNA). During our six-week CNA program, employees will participate in classroom instruction, in-service training, job shadowing, and clinical instruction. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing the Nurse Aide-I program and obtaining Certification as a Nurse Aide. All hired staff will also attend BLS/CPR training, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and Hospital Approved Techniques (HAT) training during orientation.

Salary Grade: MH01

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

Position(s): Multiple

Exam Plan: 25-00620

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

• Ability to learn principles and practices of health care techniques for nursing assistants.
• Ability to learn safety measures, ability to recognize patients' needs and communicate in an accurate manner.
• Ability to learn to follow hospital, unit, and nursing policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with difficult patients and maintain safety while providing a therapeutic environment.

Management prefers candidates with the following:

• Active and unrestricted CNA listing with the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, in good standing.
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with a mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse.

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. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for 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.

About the Facility: Broughton

Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

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 website (Link - NC OSHR: Benefits) for State Benefits.

**Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

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:

• 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);
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
• 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.

About the Facility:

Broughton Hospital operates 382 beds and is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 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.

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