Certified Nursing Assistant/Mental Health Technician

Amery-Hospital-; Amery (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k with match

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Amery Hospital & Clinic is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant/Mental Health Technician to join our Behavioral Health team. This role provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and helps create a therapeutic environment for patients and families.

The position is 0.5 FTE on the evening shift with every other weekend; a high school diploma and CNA certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current certification from a CNA training program is required.
• Two years relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in orientation of patients to unit rules and introduces them to other community members.
• Performs patient care with attention to detail, patient safety and comfort.
• Accurately measures and records patient vital signs, input and output.
• Acts as patient advocate.
• Observes and reports specific patient behaviors related to patient problems/goals.
• Monitors patient behavior during non-structured activities; intervenes appropriately.
• Performs clerical tasks such as answering the phone, making up charts, filing, order entry, ordering supplies, etc.
• Assists in maintaining a therapeutic milieu environment; leads therapeutic patient activities as assigned.
• Assists staff in maintaining a clean, organized environment.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Amery Hospital is looking to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant/Mental Health Technician to join our Behavioral Health team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The Nursing Assistant/Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilizing their skill and expertise to complement other health care providers.

Essential Duties:

• Participates in the orientation of patients to the unit rules and regulations and introduces him/her to other community members.
• Performs patient care with attention to detail, patient safety and comfort.
• Accurately measures and records patient vital signs, input and output.
• Acts as patient advocate.
• Observes and reports specific patient behaviors related to patient problems/goals.
• Monitors patient behavior during non-structured activities; intervenes appropriately.
• Performs clerical tasks such as answering the phone, making up charts, filing, order entry, ordering supplies, etc.
• Assists in maintaining a therapeutic milieu environment; leads therapeutic patient activities as assigned.
• Assists staff in maintaining a clean, organized environment.

Work Schedule:

0.5 FTE - Evening shift, Thursdays along with every other weekend (8-hour shifts)

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Must maintain current certification from a certified nursing assistant training program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years relevant experience preferred.

Benefits:

Amery Hospital & Clinic offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect the first of the month following hire date.

About Amery Hospital & Clinic:

Since being established in 1956, Amery Hospital & Clinic has provided outstanding health care to Amery and our surrounding communities. We provide the kind of high-quality care you’d expect to find in a "big city" with the personalized dedication you can expect from a hometown doctor. In addition to primary care for all stages of life, we offer specialty services including oncology, cardiology, orthopedics and surgical services.

We strive to offer more to our patients - more care options, more comfort and more expertise. In addition to our hospital and clinics, we provide specialized care for patients at our Behavioral Health Center and Wound Healing Center. We also work in close collaboration with other hospitals in the HealthPartners health care system, giving our community access to the high-quality care.

As a partner for good, we believe that outstanding health care comes from combining science with compassion, spirit and humanity. Everyone on our team helps make health care and insurance simpler and more affordable for all. Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and the communities we serve.