Nurse Assistant (Entry Level - Certification not Required) Full Time
We're Hiring full-time Nurse Assistants in Beautiful Salida (2.6% geographical differential provided)!
Full-time Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 ($500 paid at 6-months of service, $500 paid at 12-months of service).
General Purpose
A Nurse Assistant provides services to individuals and families requiring assistance in dealing with behavioral health or substance abuse problems, including alcohol and/or drug abuse.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Level I
- Performs basic physical care under guidance of Registered Nurse (RN).
- Refers to Nurse practitioners and RNs for follow up as needed.
- Provides concrete support to clients and ensures safety plans are implemented.
- Works as part of a team of Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, RNs, Clinicians and Behavioral Health Workers.
- Documents all patient contacts and clinical information in the electronic health record system.
- Participates in job-related training sessions and seminars.
- Attends required staff meetings.
- Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
- Transports or arranges for transportation as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Level II (Perform above and following duties)
- Performs basic physical care procedures such as taking vital signs, assisting with physical exams, baths, and feeding patients.
- Participates in ongoing training and development to stay current with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Assistant (MA), or Certified Mental Health Technician (CMHT) skills and mental health knowledge. Maintain license and keep up to date.
Summary of Benefits
Insurance Coverage (Full-time only)
- Employer-paid Life insurance
- Medical and behavioral health benefits
- Dental
- Vision
- 6% employer match retirement, 100% vested after just one year
- Optional insurance coverage is available on a shared-cost basis
- Flexible spending plans for health, dependent, and elder care
- Optional Health Savings Account plan with employer contributions
Vacation & Education
- Generous paid time off benefit
- Floating Holiday time for holidays worked
- Paid Sick time
- Solvista Health offers internships for master’s level students in the behavioral health field.
- Progressive skills enhancement training
Reimbursements
- Monthly stipend for fitness club membership
- Discounted membership for Crossfit Cañon City and HRRMC Wellness U Staff Gym in Salida
- Clinical licensure reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
Student loan repayment programs are available through:
- National Health Service Corps Active Sites
- Nurse Corps Active Sites
- NHSC STAR LRP Active Sites
- Colorado Health Service Corps
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Summary of Compensation
The base compensation represents the entry point of the range. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, education and performance. The salary is just one component of Solvista Health's total compensation package for employees.
Pay Range begins with Nurse Assistant I and ends with Nurse Assistant II
- Nurse Assistant I: $20.00 to $22.62 hourly
- Nurse Assistant II: $22.63 to $24.07 hourly
For position openings where sign-on bonus is present
- Any former employee who separated within the last 180 days is ineligible for said bonus option.
- Internal applicants are not eligible to receive said sign-on bonus.
Summary of Equal Opportunities and Accommodations
Solvista Health is deeply committed to building a workplace and community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@solvistahealth.org, or by phone at 719-275-2351.