Job Information
NC Department of Health and Human Services - Division of HR Healthcare Technician I in Butner, North Carolina
Description of Work
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 is to monitor patients and perform basic nursing care within the scope of a nursing aide (assistant). 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:
- First Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Second Shift: 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
- Third Shift: 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. These positions are designatedMandatoryandmustreport 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
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 pass and maintain all hospital required training during probationary period (including Nursing Aide I certification, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCVI), Advanced Physical Training (APT), CPR, etc.)
- 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.)
Management prefers candidates with the following:
- Experience in health-related fields of nursing; specifically, general hospital, psychiatry, geriatric, or correctional facilities (but will train).
ADA and physical requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview process but include, at a minimum, Medium Work defined as exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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-guide{tabindex="0"}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 Te hnician (EMT) certification.