Patient Care Support Specialist (SCP NUHW) at Sutter Health

Sacramento, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Mar, 26

Salary

31.84

Posted On

28 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Effective Communication, Basic Nursing Aide Functions, Vital Signs, Documentation, Activities of Daily Living

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 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. PATIENT CARE. Job Description: EDUCATION Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience 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. These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Shift: Evenings Schedule: Varied Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 28 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $24.88 to $31.84 / 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.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Support Specialist participates in patient and family care through teamwork and effective communication. They provide support to ensure both psychiatric and physical care needs of patients are met.