• Job Description

  Req#: 7463-12619

  Who We Are:

  People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Haywood Regional Medical Center is licensed for 154 beds and offers a comprehensive array of services and 11 multi-specialty physician clinics. We also offer a 54,000 square foot Health and Fitness Center including personal training, indoor pool, massage therapy, and nursery.

  Where We Are:

  Clyde is centrally located to all that Western North Carolina has to offer. With our classic Southern charm, we offer a relaxing getaway lifestyle with impressive views of the Smokies and classic Appalachian culture. We are also just a short drive away Maggie Valley, Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

  Why Choose Us:

  · Nursing Ladder Program to build skills and earn bonuses

  · Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

  · Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

  · Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

  · Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

  · Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare

  · And much more…

  Position Summary:

  Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.

  Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.

  Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.

  Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.

  Facilitates psychoeducational groups.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Minimum Education
  High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Psychology, Counseling or related field preferred.
  

  Minimum Work Experience
  Six months of experience working with population served OR
  Peer Support Specialist Training OR
  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)*

  Required Skills
  Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

  Required Skills
  Certifications:
  AHA Basic Life Support (BLS within 30 days of hire)
  American Heart Association First Aid (within 30 days of hire) *not required for CNA
  Handle With Care required within 90 days of hire.
  

  Required Licenses
  Nursing Assistant
  * For CNA/MHA - must have and maintain North Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant
  *MHA - CNA not required.

  EEOC Statement:

  Haywood Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

• About the company

  LifePoint Health is an American company that provides healthcare services in growing regions, rural communities and small towns.

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