Certified Nursing Assistant/Mental Health Technician

Position Summary:

The Nursing Assistant/Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilizing their skill and expertise to complement other health care providers.

Essential Duties:

• Participates in the orientation of patients to the unit rules and regulations and introduces him/her to other community members.

• Performs patient care with attention to detail, patient safety and comfort.

• Accurately measures and records patient vital signs, input and output.

• Acts as patient advocate.

• Observes and reports specific patient behaviors related to patient problems/goals.

• Monitors patient behavior during non-structured activities; intervenes appropriately.

• Performs clerical tasks such as answering the phone, making up charts, filing, order entry, ordering supplies, etc.

• Assists in maintaining a therapeutic milieu environment; leads therapeutic patient activities as assigned.

• Assists staff in maintaining a clean, organized environment.

Work Schedule: .5 FTE - Evening shift, Thursdays along with every other weekend (8-hour shifts)

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Must maintain current certification from a certified nursing assistant training program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years relevant experience preferred.

Benefits:

Amery Hospital & Clinic offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect the first of the month following hire date.

About Amery Hospital & Clinic:

Since being established in 1956, Amery Hospital & Clinic has provided outstanding health care to Amery and our surrounding communities. We provide the kind of high-quality care you’d expect to find in a “big city” with the personalized dedication you can expect from a hometown doctor. In addition to primary care for all stages of life, we offer specialty services including oncology, cardiology, orthopedics and surgical services.

We strive to offer more to our patients – more care options, more comfort and more expertise. In addition to our hospital and clinics, we provide specialized care for patients at our Behavioral Health Center and Wound Healing Center. We also work in close collaboration with other hospitals in the HealthPartners health care system, giving our community access to the high-quality care.

As a partner for good, we believe that outstanding health care comes from combining science with compassion, spirit and humanity. Everyone on our team helps make health care and insurance simpler and more affordable for all. Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and the communities we serve.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.