Patient Care Support Specialist
Job ID R-81777 Date Posted 09/17/2024 Location Sacramento, CA Schedule/Shift/Weekly Hours Regular/Nights/32Organization:
SCP-Sutter Center for PsychiatryPosition 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.PATIENT CARE.
Job Description:
EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
Other: Completion of a certification course for Nursing Assistant preferred.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
- 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:
NightsSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
VariableWeekend Requirements:
Every other WeekendBenefits:
YesUnions:
YesPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
32Employee Status:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $24.15 to $30.91 / hourThe 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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