MHA - ISU - WEEKENDS

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR seeks a staff assistant to support nursing staff under direct supervision. The role includes documenting and reporting any changes in patient behavior to the registered nurse and working overtime/callback as required by the hospital.

The position involves a safety-sensitive environment with exposure to biological hazards and varied physical demands, including lifting and prolonged standing, in a normal healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school completion or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Basic math skills necessary for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists staff under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Documents and reports changes in patient behavior to the RN.
• Performs duties in a safety-sensitive hospital environment.

Skills

Oral grammar

Written grammar

Communication

Basic mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Skills and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication, and basic mathematics as acquired through official completion of high school or its equivalent.
• Experience
• Knowledge of mental health practices and related activities and healthcare policies and procedures as acquired through on-the-job training. Knowledge of basic non-technical skills as acquired through on-the-job training.
• Physical
• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
• Normal healthcare setting environment. Continuous exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant fumes and odors. Close eye work. Hearing within normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Lifting up to 100lbs. Carrying up to 40lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the registered nurse responsible for providing a therapeutic environment via assisting staff. Incumbents are subject to overtime and callback as required by the hospital. Documents and reports any changes in patient behavior to the registered nurse.