Salary $31,200.00 - $45,268.00 Annually

Location Statewide, NC

Job Type Permanent Full-Time

Job Number 24-05612 HCT II - Continuous

Department Adult Correction

Division Secretary's Office

Opening Date 02/06/2023

Closing Date Continuous

Job Class Title Health Care Technician II

Position Number 91009201

Section Comprehensive Health Services

Work Location Statewide

Salary Grade MH02

Description of Work

NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.

The Health Care Technician II will participate in the delivery of health services for the offender population in accordance with the NC Nurse Practice Act and Department of Adult Correction Institution of Health Services Policy and Procedure. The Health Care Technician II will be responsible for all aspects of medication administration to include transcribing orders, ordering and storing medications and supplies, administering medication and treatments, documentation of medication administration and treatment, observing and reporting medication effectiveness, side effects and reinforcing patient education provided by the nurse and/or physician. The Health Care Technician II will provide additional nursing skills, as declared by the licensure. The Health Care Technician II must successfully complete the Medication Technician course and competency evaluation mandated by the Department of Adult Correction once employed.

This is a statewide job posting with a variation of shift assignments according to facility; therefore, the availability of specific shifts will be discussed during the interview process.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits{tabindex="0"}.

Note to Current State Employees: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

**The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:**

• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing care skills appropriate to its practice.

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. Seehttps://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide{tabindex="0"}for details.

High School or General Educational Development diploma and one (1) year of related work experienceORan equivalent combination of education and experience.

*Special Condition for Continued Employment* Listing as a Nurse Aide II by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation or certification as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or completion of an equivalent credential or program.

NOTE: If you are an EMT, please attach an unofficial transcript to show completion of these courses.

Supplemental and Contact Info mation

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, the Division of Community Supervision, and the Division of Rehabilitation and Reentry.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional and Probation/Parole Officer Certification{tabindex="0" target="_blank"}.

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction:PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions{tabindex="0" target="blank"}(Download PDF reader){target="blank"}.

If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you may be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (oth