Saint Francis Health System·Muskogee, Oklahoma
Provides direct patient care and assistance with daily living for behavioral health patients under close supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, recording vital signs, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply. Full Time Days Work shift: 7:00am-7:00pm; work schedule: variable, including weekends Eligible for $1000 sign on bonus Job Summary: Working under direct and close supervision, provides direct patient care, assists with daily living, and a variety of social skills to assigned behavioral health patients' needs. Shadows more seasoned staff for on-the-job-training as needed. Closely monitored by senior staff on more complex cases, as needed.
High School Diploma or GED.
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Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Able to remain calm under pressure. Able to follow all safety guidelines and protocols. Able and willing to lift up to 50 lbs.
Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.
Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal and/or external customers. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
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Supplemental
Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties. Geriatric Psychiatric - Muskogee
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401 Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana. EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
Requires a High School Diploma or GED with no prior work experience or specific licensure needed. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and remain calm under pressure.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Oklahoma often reflect steady demand in settings serving patients with mental health and substance use needs, especially where teams need staff who can work across clinical and support functions. This role is competitive because it accepts multiple qualification paths, including a high school diploma with experience, a behavioral health degree, or an Oklahoma RN license with behavioral health experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure, experience, and schedule expectations before applying.
