Certified Nurse Assistant Jobs

Description of Work

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Other duties as delegated by and completed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Providing ongoing observation, interaction and feedback to residents
• Reporting concerns and recommendations to appropriate professional program staff
• Obtaining vital signs
• Training and assisting patients with activities of daily living

THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED MANDATORY AND MUST REPORT OR STAY OVER DURING ADVERSE WEATHER EVENTS OR OTHER EMERGENCIES.

Flexibility is required for training and education purposes and to meet the needs of the facility.

Shift preferences will be discussed in the interview and will depend on staffing needs. In addition to our standard work schedules listed below, flexible schedules may be available.

Standard Work Schedule Shift Premium
1st shift: 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM 5% Weekend
2nd shift: 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM 20% Weekday & 25% Weekend
3rd shift: 10:45 PM – 7:15 AM 20% Weekday & 25% Weekend

Work schedules include weekend and holiday rotations.

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.
ABOUT BLACK MOUNTAIN NEURO-MEDICAL TREATMENT CENTER:
BMNTC provides services and support to individuals and families affected by lifelong disabilities and Alzheimer's Disease.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
We are a specialized long-term care facility that enhances the quality of life and maintains the dignity of persons with developmental disorders and specialized dementia whose needs exceed the resources available in the community by providing respectful, individualized, compassionate and quality care.

For more information about BMNTC, please visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/black-mountain-neuro-medical-center.

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 a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities and the Minimum Education & Experience Requirements are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.

To receive credit for all your education, it must be thoroughly documented in the Education section of your application. Please include high school.

To receive credit for all your work experience, it must be thoroughly documented in the Work Experience section of your application.

Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Applicants must thoroughly document, within the body of the application, that they possess all the following:

• Ability to learn safety measures
• Ability to learn principles and practices of health care techniques for nursing assistants
• 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
• Ability to recognize patient needs and communicate them accurately

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

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

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.

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

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

Special Condition(s) for Continued Employment:

• As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
• As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
• As required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation

Supplemental and Contact Information

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.

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:

• Or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
• 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;

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).