Solvista Health
Location
Smeltertown, Colorado
Salary
$20 - $24 / HOUR
The Nurse Assistant provides physical care and support to individuals dealing with behavioral health or substance abuse issues. They document patient contacts in electronic health records and work collaboratively with a clinical team to ensure safety and wellness.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and the ability to demonstrate reading, writing, and speaking skills. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within one month of hire, and Level II roles require specific certifications like CNA, MA, or EMT.
Description We're Hiring full-time Nurse Assistants in Beautiful Salida (2.6% geographical differential provided)!
$1,000 ($500 paid at 6-months of service, $500 paid at 12-months of service).
General Purpose 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.
Summary of Benefits 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 Vacation & Education Generous paid time off benefit Floating Holiday time for holidays worked Paid Sick time Solvista Health offers internships for master’s level students in the behavioral health field. 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 Loan Forgiveness 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 Summary of Compensation The base compensation represents the entry point of the range. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, education and performance. The salary is just one component of Solvista Health's total compensation package for employees.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@solvistahealth.org, or by phone at 719-275-2351.
Job Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Ability: Level I and Level II 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. Education or Formal Training: Level I 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.
Level II (Must meet the above requirements and following requirements) Current QMAP, CNA, MA, EMT, or CMHT certification/registration required.
Work Schedule: Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week. Day shifts (6:00am to 6:30pm) and Night shifts (6:00pm to 6:30am). Shift Differential for all night shifts.
Working Conditions and Other
Working Environment: This job operates in a fast-paced, professional environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. The position may require travel to conferences, meetings and branch locations on a regular or intermittent basis. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. In the health center environment, there is potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, as well as potential for contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. There could be interaction with persons who are mentally ill, disabled, elderly and emotionally upset. Physical Activities: These are representative of those which must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a largely sedentary role but can involve standing or sitting for extended periods of time, bending at the waist, and using hands and fingers to handle and file papers or operate assigned equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Employee may also have to lift 10 to 25 lbs. unassisted.
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.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
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