Certified Nursing Assistant/Mental Health Technician

Amery Hospital & Clinic; Amery (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; 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 for its Behavioral Health team. The role supports direct patient care under a Registered Nurse, contributing to a therapeutic environment.

The position is a .5 FTE with evening shifts on Thursdays and every other weekend, with benefits including medical, dental, 401k, disability and tuition reimbursement. A high school diploma and CNA certification are required, with two years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must maintain current certification from a certified nursing assistant training program.
• Two years relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in orientation of patients to unit rules and introduces them to community members.
• Performs patient care with attention to detail, safety and comfort.
• Records patient vital signs, input and output accurately.
• Acts as patient advocate.
• Observes and reports patient behaviors related to problems or goals.
• Monitors patient behavior during non-structured activities and intervenes as needed.
• Performs clerical tasks such as answering phones, charting, filing, order entry, and supplies ordering.
• Maintains a therapeutic milieu and leads patient activities as assigned.
• Maintains a clean, organized environment.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Record keeping

Advocacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

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

.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

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• 401k with match
• disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement

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.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care. Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.