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Nursing Assistant, Behavioral Health

You'll float between behavioral health, medical and skilled nursing rehab units.

Posted Oct 5

Shift and hours
8-⁠hour nights32 hours a week
Unit and setting
Psych
License
CNA license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

Certification
CNA certification CNA-Certified Nurse Assistant
Certification
BLS BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Experience
Prior nursing assistant experience in an acute care hospital, or nursing student Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant an acute care hospital required or nursing student.
Also asks
High school diploma or GED HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education (GED)
Also asks
Hospital assistant training or nursing student Other: Hospital Assistant or equivalent training (nursing student)
Also asks
Communication, organization and relationship skills Requires communication, organization and relationship skills.

What it pays

Pay reviews
Pay depends on the geographic location where the job is filled The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.

Benefits

  • Benefitscomprehensive benefits packageEligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

The role and schedule

Union
Union position
Floating
float to behavioral health, medical and skilled nursing rehab units Strong clinical skills and ability to float to behavioral health, medical, and skilled nursing rehabilitation units.
Day to day
verbal de-escalation Requires verbal de-escalation skills.
Weekends
every other weekend Every other Weekend

The workplace

Sutter Bay Hospitals
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

Posted on Sutter Bay Hospitals’ careers page.

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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies

Position Overview

The Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to a patient population under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Job Description

Education

HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education (GED) Other: Hospital Assistant or equivalent training (nursing student)

Certification & licensure

CNA-Certified Nurse Assistant BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Preferred experience as typically acquired in

Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant an acute care hospital required or nursing student.

Skills and knowledge

Requires communication, organization and relationship skills. Strong clinical skills and ability to float to behavioral health, medical, and skilled nursing rehabilitation units. Requires verbal de-escalation skills.

Job Shift

Nights

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable Weekend

Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

32

Employee Status

Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $31.44 to $37.85 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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