Job Description

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Responsibilities

For more than 50 years, Northwest Behavioral Health has provided mental health treatment to individuals from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado. Located on the campus of Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, Texas, we offer behavioral health treatment services for children, adolescents, adults, seniors and uniformed service members. Our facility has 6 inpatient units with 106 beds. Additional services we offer include 24 hours a day free behavioral health assessments, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient mental health and substance use programs, clinic-based psychiatry and therapy services. New service offerings coming in 2021 include ECT, virtual reality exposure therapy, bio neurofeedback and CBT-I for insomnia. Our goal is to provide premier behavioral health services in a compassionate environment and to enhance the quality of life in the health of people in the communities we serve. We welcome you to join our amazing team of providers!

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POSITION: Unit Clerk/CNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (FT Days)

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides clerical and data management services for the Patient Care Unit as assigned, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. Attends to the patient\'s direct care needs and performs tasks as delegated by the RN. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists the RN with implementation of an age appropriate plan of care through tasks routinely delegated by the RN, based on the patient\xe2\x80\x99s condition and the individual\xe2\x80\x99s skills
• Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed
• Assists the RN to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees
• The concepts of the patient centered care delivery model will provide the foundation for all nursing care
• Provides clerical support, performs unit based medical records duties, and coordinates unit needs

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retention Bonus Program
• HRSA STAR Loan Repayment site. In exchange for a 6-year commitment, earn up to $250,000 in loan reimbursement

One of the nation\'s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $12.6 billion in 2021. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World\'s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America\'s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience with medical terminology or completion of General Tech Orientation (GTO) class within 30 days of hire
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
• HWC for ED, BH, and NRU staff within 30 days of hire and maintained certification throughout employment
• Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of hire
• Must possess one of the following:

• CNA Certificate or equivalent certificate
• 2 years\' experience providing patient care
• EMT Certification
• Currently enrolled in LVN, ADN, or BSN School of Nursing with completion of Fundamentals
• Successful completion of the NWTHS sponsored General Tech Orientation program
• Medical Assistant Certification

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, and write in English
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, and others
• Ability to remain calm under stress
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
• Bending, lifting (25 lbs. minimum), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, pulling, and squatting
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard/metric measurements)
• Sitting / standing for long periods of time
• Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, and stoop
• Reaching for and handling charts, reports and supplies
• Exposure to infectious organisms, agents and toxic chemicals

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice
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