Health Care Technician II - 1 Birch - Cherry Hospital

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Cherry Hospital

A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery

• SIGN -ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED*

A Sign-on bonus of $2,500 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.

See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

We are currently seeking a permanent full-time Health Care Technician II for (2nd shift) on an Adult Acute Admissions Unit (AAU)-1 Birch. The primary focus of this position includes but is not limited to providing active programming and ensuring safety of our patients, which is driven by individual patients' treatment plans.

About the Unit:

The Adult Admissions Unit is an inpatient unit serving individuals from the ages of 18 and up.  The objective of the admissions unit is to provide a safe and structured environment for crisis stabilization.

A multidisciplinary treatment team targets a broad range of psychiatric illnesses and behavioral challenges with various therapeutic programs and educational groups. Nursing teammates work closely as part of the multidisciplinary team to help patients meet their goals and transition back into the community.

Health Care Technician II:

An exciting opportunity awaits on 1 Birch for a second shift (3:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.) Health Care Technician II.

The Health Care Technician II (HCT) serves as a role model and mentor to other HCT I's throughout the facility and provides quality care to patients on 1 Birch. As an essential member of a multidisciplinary care team, the HCT II practices therapeutic principles when providing care to the patients they serve.

A typical day on the AAU consists of interacting with teammates and patients. Patients begin their day being encouraged and mentored by teammates. Teammates provide structured skill building activities and interaction in varies settings throughout the day.

Patients attend off unit programming at the Hope and Wellness Center. Patients have scheduled access to time in the courtyard with various activities, gymnasium with basketball court, library, and various other off-unit activities.

The HCT II works closely with the Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse manager to train and orient new HCT I's, facilitate professional communication and provide feedback to improve processes and quality care. The HCT II role models and builds therapeutic and meaningful relationships between teammates and patients to facilitate patient success.

Nursing Care is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees.  DHHS manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens - children, elderly, disabled and low-income families.

Cherry Hospital (CH) is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in a beautiful rural area of Goldsboro, NC.  Although rural, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Triangle Area (Raleigh/Durham) and the coastal region of the state. It is about an hour's drive to the heart of Raleigh or the beautiful coastal town of New Bern.

Mission Statement

To provide excellent psychiatric care to individuals with

 the greatest need and the least resources.

Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources.   In earnest efforts to follow our mission, we strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/cherry-hospital.

In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.

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 applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Ability to train and mentor adults in a group and one-on-one setting.

• Ability to effectively convey information to family members, individuals, and treatment team, under general supervision, in verbal and written forms.

• Ability to document clear and concise notes of patient progress and behaviors.

• Ability to maintain professional and even-tempered demeanor and work relationships.

High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience; 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.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

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.

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 application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-947-7478.

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:

(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.