Health Care Technician II (Certified Nurse Aide) **$15,000 Sign-on Bonus** - Central Regional Hospital FSU

About the role

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work Now Hiring: Health Care Technician II (CNAs -Nursing Department Only) Come Work for the NC Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) Make a Difference. Grow Your Career. Join Central Regional Hospital in Butner, North Carolina. Want to make an impact and earn a sign-on bonus? At the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF), you can join a mission-driven team that provides compassionate, whole-person care for people with complex mental health, substance use, developmental, and neuro-medical needs. We serve individuals whose needs go beyond what community services can currently support. If you want meaningful work where you can grow your skills and make a real impact, this is your opportunity. We are currently recruiting for multiple Health Care Technician II positions that will function as a Forensic Therapeutic Support Specialists at Central Regional Hospital (CRH) on the Forensic Services Unit, specifically primary care unit Forensic Maximum (A0) or Forensic Medium (B0). The Forensic Services Unit (FSU) is a three sectional unit serving the Pretrial/Maximum, Medium and Minimum-security needs of the court-ordered patients. FSU provides services for all counties in the entire State of North Carolina. Why Join DSOHF? - Help people in crisis find stability - Work as part of a caring, mission-driven team - Build your skills in a supportive healthcare environment - Make a real impact across North Carolina Real care. Real purpose. Real impact. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $32,444.00 - $48,665.00 Recruitment Range: $39,312.00 - $48,665.00 *Limited-Time Sign-On Bonus for CNAs (Nursing Department Only) Total: $15,000 - Receive $4,000 in 1st paycheck following start date - Receive $5,000 after 12 consecutive months - Receive $6,000 after 18 consecutive months For a limited time period, DSOHF is offering increased sign-on bonuses for eligible Nursing Department positions, including health care technicians (CNAs) and patient-facing nursing roles who apply between June 1st - August 31st, 2026. Bonus is only available at State Psychiatric Hospitals and does not apply to administrative, educator, or non-direct care nursing positions. Installments are paid in accordance with requirements outlined in sign-on bonus agreement. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Qualified applicants must be proficient in written and verbal English. Knowledge of principles and practices of a certified nursing assistant (including bio-statistical data such as vital signs, lab work and specimen collections) Knowledge of patient interactions involving behavioral, physical and medical interventions (within scope) Ability to work with behaviorally difficult patients while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment Conditional Requirements: Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR certification within 60 days Valid driver's license Nurse Aide I listing by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. (If applicants are not NA I certified and are selected for a position, training will be offered by the hospital. However, certification must be obtained, and employee must pass all facility required training as a condition of employment.) This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. We will be recruiting for multiple positions with this post. Your application will be considered for all noted open positions. Shift Premiums for 8-Hour Shifts: Day: 5% weekend shift premium Evening: 20% shift premium plus an additional 5% weekend shift premium Night: 10% shift premium plus an additional 5% weekend shift premium 50% Holiday Premium (all shifts) *Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a s