What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Care Tech II - PICU position at State of North Carolina?
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***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. This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. Cherry Hospital A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery Cherry Hospital is currently recruiting to fill two (2) permanent full-time, Health Care Technician II positions to provide nursing care and therapeutic health care to patients in a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU). This position will deal with the most acute and aggressive patients and will require more extensive training in order to handle the challenges presented to them within this unit. The primary focus of this position includes but is not limited to providing active programming and ensuring the safety of our patients, which is driven by individual patients' treatment plans. Position: 65020765 1st Shift 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m60046430 (Pending Vacancy) 2nd shift 3:00 p.m. -11:30 p.m. 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.About the Unit: The Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is an inpatient unit serving individuals from the ages of 18 and up. The objective of the PICU is to provide a safe and structured environment for patients needing a higher level of psychiatric nursing intervention and intervention. 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 to their assigned patient care unit or back into the community. Nursing care is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.Health Care Technician II: Two exciting opportunities await on 3 Pine for a first shift (7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.) and 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 the PICU. 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 PICU consists of interacting with teammates and patients and ensuring the safety of both. Patients begin their day being encouraged and mentored by teammates. Teammates provide structured skill building activities and interaction throughout the day. 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. 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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: Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotions and psychosocial needs of the patient population servedMust demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 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. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus. All employees are required to adhere to the current 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 Human Resources, 919-947-8019. **Eligibility for Sign-on BonusQualified 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.
***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. This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. Cherry Hospital A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery Cherry Hospital is currently recruiting to fill two (2) permanent full-time, Health Care Technician II positions to provide nursing care and therapeutic health care to patients in a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU). This position will deal with the most acute and aggressive patients and will require more extensive training in order to handle the challenges presented to them within this unit. The primary focus of this position includes but is not limited to providing active programming and ensuring the safety of our patients, which is driven by individual patients' treatment plans. Position: 65020765 1st Shift 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m60046430 (Pending Vacancy) 2nd shift 3:00 p.m. -11:30 p.m. 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.About the Unit: The Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is an inpatient unit serving individuals from the ages of 18 and up. The objective of the PICU is to provide a safe and structured environment for patients needing a higher level of psychiatric nursing intervention and intervention. 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 to their assigned patient care unit or back into the community. Nursing care is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.Health Care Technician II: Two exciting opportunities await on 3 Pine for a first shift (7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.) and 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 the PICU. 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 PICU consists of interacting with teammates and patients and ensuring the safety of both. Patients begin their day being encouraged and mentored by teammates. Teammates provide structured skill building activities and interaction throughout the day. 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. 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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: Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotions and psychosocial needs of the patient population servedMust demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 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. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus. All employees are required to adhere to the current 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 Human Resources, 919-947-8019. **Eligibility for Sign-on BonusQualified 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.
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