Nurse Assistant (Entry Level - Certification not Required)

Solvista Health•Salida, CO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

A Nurse Assistant provides services to individuals and families requiring assistance in dealing with behavioral health or substance abuse problems, including alcohol and/or drug abuse. This role involves performing basic physical care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN), providing concrete support to clients, and ensuring safety plans are implemented. The Nurse Assistant works as part of a multidisciplinary team, documents patient contacts in the electronic health record system, and participates in training sessions and staff meetings. Responsibilities also include maintaining attendance, arranging transportation as needed, and performing other assigned duties. Level II responsibilities include performing basic physical care procedures such as taking vital signs, assisting with physical exams, baths, and feeding patients, as well as participating in ongoing training and development to stay current with relevant certifications and mental health knowledge.

Requirements

Knowledge of Mental Health/ Substance Use Disorders.
Possess good communication skills.
Understands client rights, confidentiality, ethics and roles.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and recognize potential risks.
Ability to model appropriate use of personal story and self-disclosure.
Ability to accept diversity and understand cultural competency.
Understands the principals and concepts of trauma, resiliency, recovery and wellness orientated lifestyle.
Ability to demonstrate and teach wellness life skills.
Ability to encourage the development of natural supports.
Possesses willingness to seek supervision and/or ask for direction.
Possesses conflict resolution skills.
Ability to learn, teach, and implement evidence-based practice material and curriculum, as appropriate for specified clinical needs.
Ability to demonstrate organization, time management and prioritizing skills.
Ability to manage relationships in a constructive and positive manner.
High School Diploma and ability to successfully demonstrate reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain BLS within 1 month of hire.
Current QMAP, CNA, MA, EMT, or CMHT certification/registration required (for Level II).
Annual TB, federally required drug screening, and Influenza vaccination or compliance with policy and procedure.
Required possession of a valid state driver's license.
Successful candidate must submit to and pass, post-offer drug screen, background check, and FBI Fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Internships for master’s level students in the behavioral health field.

Responsibilities

Performs basic physical care under guidance of Registered Nurse (RN).
Refers to Nurse practitioners and RNs for follow up as needed.
Provides concrete support to clients and ensures safety plans are implemented.
Works as part of a team of Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, RNs, Clinicians and Behavioral Health Workers.
Documents all patient contacts and clinical information in the electronic health record system.
Participates in job-related training sessions and seminars.
Attends required staff meetings.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
Transports or arranges for transportation as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs basic physical care procedures such as taking vital signs, assisting with physical exams, baths, and feeding patients.
Participates in ongoing training and development to stay current with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Assistant (MA), or Certified Mental Health Technician (CMHT) skills and mental health knowledge.
Maintain license and keep up to date.

Benefits

Full-time Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 ($500 paid at 6-months of service, $500 paid at 12-months of service).
Insurance Coverage (Full-time only)
Employer-paid Life insurance
Medical and behavioral health benefits
Dental
Vision
6% employer match retirement, 100% vested after just one year
Optional insurance coverage is available on a shared-cost basis
Flexible spending plans for health, dependent, and elder care
Optional Health Savings Account plan with employer contributions
Generous paid time off benefit
Floating Holiday time for holidays worked
Paid Sick time
Progressive skills enhancement training
Reimbursements
Monthly stipend for fitness club membership
Discounted membership for Crossfit Cañon City and HRRMC Wellness U Staff Gym in Salida
Clinical licensure reimbursement
Student loan repayment programs are available through: National Health Service Corps Active Sites, Nurse Corps Active Sites, NHSC STAR LRP Active Sites, Colorado Health Service Corps Public Student Loan Forgiveness