Health Care Technician I - CPHC

Adult Correction; Raleigh (NC); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex

Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community In.

Paid Parental Leave

Résumé du poste

Adult Correction in North Carolina seeks a Health Care Technician I to support the Central Prison Healthcare Complex in Raleigh. You will assist RNs, collect specimens, and help with daily living activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; Nurse Aide I certification and EMT credentials may be required. Shift is 12 hours with alternating weekends; salary range is 31,000–46,348 per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have Nurse Aide I listing; Nurse Aide II and EMT credentials as applicable.
• Experience assisting RNs/LPNs and performing duties within scope.

Responsabilités

• Assist RNs/LPNs in providing care and preparing patients for exams.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and daily care.
• Transport patients safely and observe/ report patient status.
• Collect labeled specimens and change linens as trained.

Connaissances

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Patient transport

Observation

Specimen collection

Bed making

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title Health Care Technician I (S) Position Number 60066391 Grade MH01

About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

The position is a Health Care Technician I located at the Central Prison Healthcare Complex in Raleigh, which houses approximately 1318 close-custody male offenders.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Health Care Technician I performs the following duties under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse:

• Assist RNs, LPNs, and HCTs in providing care, treatment, and services within their scope of practice, such as obtaining vital signs, weight, and height; preparing the patient for examination, etc., as trained and within the scope of practice.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, clothing, toileting, turning and repositioning, ambulation, etc.
• Transport patients safely using appropriate means.
• Observe patients and report observations to the nurse.
• The HCT I will collect label specimens such as blood, urine, feces and sputum as trained within the scope of practice.
• Changing linens and making beds.

Salary Range: 31,000.00 - $46,348.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing methods and techniques in caring for medical and/or mentally ill patients
• Demonstrated experience in dietetics, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical equipment
• Demonstrated experience observing patients and compiling reports.
• Demonstrated experience in providing personal care and treatment of patients.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM The Night Before The End Date

Work Schedule: 12-hour day (5:45 am - 6:15 pm) with alternating weekends.

State Benefits Information

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

About The Division of Comprehensive Health Services

Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) delivers health services to individuals incarcerated in North Carolina state prisons. Our mission is to provide constitutionally appropriate medical, mental health, dental, and pharmaceutical care that meets professional standards. CHS health professionals ensure access to timely, essential, and comprehensive services and programs that support the wellbeing of incarcerated individuals. This care is delivered by licensed staff and through partnerships with private providers and the University of North Carolina system.

Supplemental Application Information

Application Process NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website. Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application.

Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions.
• Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the \"National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.\"

Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibition ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

ADA Accommodations

As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

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

Necessary Special Requirements

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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

About the North Carolina State Government

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we’ll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.