Nursing Support Opportunities! - CNA, PCT, BHT & More at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital Mitchell, SD

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid on‑the‑job training

No college degree required

Health insurance options

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD, is seeking CNAs, PCTs, and BHTs to join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team. Earn competitive pay and take advantage of flexible shifts designed to fit your lifestyle, with paid on‑the‑job training for certification and no college degree required.

You will work alongside nurses and professionals, gaining hands‑on experience. We provide paid training and support to obtain state certification, with opportunities for career growth and health

Qualifications

• No prior education or experience is necessary to get hired for this important role in the medical field.

Responsibilities

• Reposition patients in bed.
• Record patients' health statuses.
• Assist in health procedures.
• Follow nutrition plans and feed patients.
• Clean rooms, linen and bedding.
• Help residents engage in activities.
• Build relationships with residents and families.

Education

No prior education or experience required

Job description

Join the team at Avera!

Aver has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

Competitive pay, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth. If you’re a compassionate individual who enjoys helping people, join our nursing support team at Avera and work where you can make a difference!

Position Highlights

• A career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) are all excellent options for anyone interested in working in health care with no prior medical education.
• You will gain hands‑on experience in care working alongside nurses and other professionals who share your same passion to create positive impact.
• Not Certified? We provide paid on‑the‑job training and pay for you to take the SD state certification test! No college degree is required.
• Career Growth: These roles are great starting points for a medical career with upward mobility.
• Avera supports team members with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
• $17 per hour minimum starting pay for entry‑level jobs at all Avera owned and leased facilities
• One week of PTO is front‑loaded for eligible hires
• Free health insurance options, for full‑time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
• Retirement plans with a dollar‑for‑dollar employer match, up to 5%

Job Summary

CNAs, PCTs and BHTs are all essential roles in nearly every health care setting, including hospitals, home health care and long‑term care facilities. You typically work directly with patients and residents to ensure their comfort and improve the quality of their stay.

Responsibilities

• Reposition patients in bed.
• Record patients' health statuses.
• Assist in health procedures.
• Follow nutrition plans and feed patients.
• Clean rooms, linen and bedding.
• Help residents engage in activities.
• Build relationships with residents and families.

Education and/or Experience

• No prior education or experience is necessary to get hired for this important role in the medical field.
• Avera provides complete training and hands‑on mentorship to all CNA employees acquiring certification.
• A 75‑hour training program is designed to prepare you for the nursing assistant certification exam. Avera will also cover the cost of certification in most cases depending on the state where you work in our region.