Nurse Assistant (Entry Level - Certification not Required)

• Pay Range begins with Nurse Assistant I and ends with Nurse Assistant II Nurse Assistant I: $20.00 to $22.47 hourly Nurse Assistant II: $22.48 to $23.92 hourly For position openings where sign-on bonus is present Any former employee who separated within the last 180 days is ineligible for said bonus option.
• Internal applicants are not eligible to receive said sign-on bonus.
• Summary of Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Solvista Health is deeply committed to building a workplace and community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized.
• We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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.

Requirements

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.

Additional Information

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

Conditions of Employment

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.

Conditions of Employment

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.

Note

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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