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Patient Care Support Specialist

Job ID R-68839 Date Posted 05/07/2024 Location Sacramento, CA Schedule/Shift/Weekly Hours Per Diem/Casual/Days

Organization:

SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Position Overview:

Participates in the patient/family care and experience through teamwork, effective communication, and skills under the direction of an RN. Provides support to ensure both the psychiatric and physical care of the patients are met.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

  • HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience Completion of a certification course for Nursing Assistant preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 1 Prior experience in a psychiatric or mental health facility in the delivery of direct patient care as is typically acquired in 1 year.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of basic nursing aide functions, such as assisting with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, and documentation of observations.
  • Under the direction of the RN priorities and manages multiple demands in an ever changing environment.
  • Has the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to obtain patients vital sign, assist with activities of daily living and documentation of observations made.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

3

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $21.86 to $27.28 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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