MHA - SBBH

St. Bernards Medical Group; Jonesboro (AR); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Medical Group in Jonesboro, AR seeks staff to support nursing teams by maintaining a therapeutic environment and assisting with patient care under direct RN supervision.

The position emphasizes safety and teamwork and requires good grammar, communication, and basic math skills. This role may involve overtime and callback as required by the hospital, with documentation of patient status to the RN.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of mental health practices and healthcare policies from on-the-job training.
• Ability to communicate clearly and perform basic mathematics.
• Safety-sensitive position with adherence to policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff under RN supervision to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Be available for overtime and callback as required by the hospital.
• Document and report any changes in patient behavior to the RN.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Basic mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education Required

  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.