Certified Nursing Assistant II

• Position is a Health Care Technician II located at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, which houses approximately 1200.
• 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 DPS Prisons 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 Public Safety, once employed.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is GN05. 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.

About the NC Department of Public Safety (DPS):

Welcome to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS), Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, Section of Prisons Administration. The Department of Public Safety is the largest state agency with 26,000 employees. The Agency's mission statement is to "Safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor." The DPS Vision for the Department is "to provide premier public safety services for all North Carolinians." We have a mission that matters!

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 Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

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

• Certified by the Board of Nursing as a Nursing Assistant II.
• Must possess an active NAI that is listed on the NC Nursing Assistant Registry (NCNAR.org) in addition to their CNAII certification through the NCBON.

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.