Nursing Assistant, Behavioral Health

Nursing Assistant

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

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Education (GED)
• Hospital Assistant or equivalent training (nursing student)

Certification & Licensure:

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS)

Preferred Experience as Typically Acquired In:

• Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant in an acute care hospital strongly preferred 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: Days

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.