Certified Nurse Assistant

• SIGN-ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED *

A Sign-On Bonus of $2,000.00 (effective 08/02/22) for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.  See "Eligibility for Sign-On Bonus" below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (BMNTC) is currently accepting applications for Health Care Technician I's (Certified Nurse Assistants).  Black Mountain is a small, picturesque town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, and is located at the southern end of the Black Mountain range of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Southern Appalachians.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please keep this in mind when completing your application.  When we screen applications to determine whether the applicant is qualified for the position, we use the "Knowledge, Skills & Abilities" and the "Minimum Education & Experience Requirements."  Please address each of these requirements, in as much detail as possible, within the body of your application.  Your application will be considered incomplete if it lacks sufficient information for us to complete our screening and salary determination processes.

BMNTC is a specialized long-term residential care facility that provides high quality, respectful, compassionate care to individuals with developmental disorders and specialized dementia.  We are fortunate to be located on a large, wooded campus with plenty of peaceful outdoor space for residents and staff to enjoy.

As a Health Care Technician I, you'll have the rewarding opportunity to enhance the quality of life and maintain the dignity of our residents.  Part of caring for our residents is taking them for walks or rides on our beautiful campus, teaching them recreational skills, and supporting them with completing their Activities of Daily Living (ADL's).

To qualify for this position, you must be listed as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, but you don't have to have any experience!  We'll provide all the training you'll need to become a successful Health Care Technician.

Your daily tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Obtaining and recording vital signs.

• Training and assisting residents with ADL's.

• Providing ongoing observation, interaction and feedback to residents.

• Reporting concerns and recommendations to your supervisor and other appropriate staff.

• Other duties as delegated by and completed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

In addition to our standard work schedules, flexible schedules may be available.

Standard Work Schedules                              Shift Premium

First Shift (6:45 A - 3:15 P)                           5% Weekend

Second Shift (2:45 P - 11:15 P)                     20% Weekday & 25% Weekend

Third Shift (10:45 P - 7:15 A)                       20% Weekday & 25% Weekend

Work schedules include weekend and holiday rotations.  Flexibility is required for training and education purposes and to meet the needs of the facility.

This position is designated "mandatory" and must report or stay over during adverse weather events and/or other emergencies.

This posting is for multiple vacancies.  The advertised position number may be for recruiting purposes only.

ABOUT BLACK MOUNTAIN NEURO-MEDICAL TREATMENT CENTER:

Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is one of three state operated facilities serving adults with chronic and complex medical conditions that co-exist with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders often related to a diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual disability.  The health and physical status of these residents require 24-hour supervision, daily nursing care, and assistance with activities of daily living.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

We are a specialized long-term care facility focusing on maintaining quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond that which can be provided in family or community living settings.  We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff.

For more information about Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, please visit

Neuro-Medical Treatment Centers | NCDHHS

Management Preferences:

• Ability to learn principles and practices of health care techniques for nursing assistants

• Ability to learn safety measures

• Ability to recognize patient needs and communicate them accurately

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

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

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disorders and/or specialized dementia

To receive credit for all 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.

For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job.

KSA Terms

Basic Knowledge - implies familiarity with the basic principles and terminology of a field to work effectively in a limited range of work situations.

Intermediate Knowledge - implies sufficient knowledge of the subject to enable the employee to work effectively within a normal range of standard work situations with only general supervision.

Thorough Knowledge - The advanced comprehensive knowledge of the subject to enable the employee to work independently without direct supervision and to assume responsibility for the solution of unusual as well as commonplace work problems, advise on technical questions, and plan methods for difficult work situations.  This degree of knowledge means that the work calls for a complete mastery and understanding of the occupational field.High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Condition(s) 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.

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 Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resources for details.

For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job.

North Carolina State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.  The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is 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 receive either a call to schedule an interview or an e-mail notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627.  If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact HR at (828) 259-6733.

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 Bonus Policy can be found here: Sign-On and Retention Bonus Policy (nc.gov)

ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS):

The North Carolina 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 motivated individuals who are up for the challenge and are dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

For more information about the NC Department of Health and Human Services, please visit NC DHHS: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

COMPENSATION & 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.

For more information about compensation and benefits, please visit NC OSHR: Benefits.