Inpatient Gero-Psych Nurse Assistant & Mental Health Tech

Colquitt Regional Medical Center; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie, GA is hiring a Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Tech for the Inpatient Gero-Psych Unit to support patient care, safety, and comfort. You will respond to calls, monitor patients, and assist with basic care under nurse supervision.

The role requires prior experience as a Nursing Assistant or Mental Health Tech, plus Aegis de-escalation certification and BLS, with a preference for 1 year of MHT or geriatric CNA experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Nursing Assistant or Mental Health Tech.
• Aegis de-escalation certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients, respond to calls for assistance, monitor vital signs, and observe health status.
• Work under supervision of an experienced nurse and report problems or deterioration to the team.
• Collaborate with the mental health team in planning and implementing patient treatments.

Skills

Nursing Assistant

Mental Health Tech

Education

Technical/other training or better in Nurse Assistant

Job description

Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie, GA is hiring a Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Tech for the Inpatient Gero-Psych Unit to support patient care, safety, and comfort. You will respond to calls, monitor patients, and assist with basic care under nurse supervision.

The role requires prior experience as a Nursing Assistant or Mental Health Tech, plus Aegis de-escalation certification and BLS, with a preference for 1 year of MHT or geriatric CNA experience.