64 hours per two weeks | Straight Evening shift 3-11:30PM with every other weekend and rotating holidays

Find your purpose working with patients in the Inpatient Behavioral Health unit at the Rice Memorial Hospital! 

Job Summary:

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), provides direct and indirect care of patients ten years old to geriatric to meet their physical, educational, psychosocial and spiritual needs. 
• Supports patient care needs by performing delegated patient care and non-patient care tasks. 
• Responsible for assisting the patient care team in the treatment and care of patients and families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and unit standards to provide quality care. 
• Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate. 
• Supports and demonstrates Family Centered Care principles when interacting with patients and their families and with co-workers. Patients of all ages served.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
  Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training initial and on-going training provided required.
• Must be able to effectively handle escalating behavior and utilize physical safety holds with aggressive patients. 
• 2 years of college with courses in psychology, sociology, and/or social work or comparable job experience preferred.
• Six months experience in nursing assistant or similar role preferred.
• Experience with computers and typing skills preferred.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.