Position is a PRN-as needed- Day Shift - Shift 7am-7:30pm working at Oro Valley Hospital in the Behavioral Health Unit. 

Summary:

Provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric adults with psychiatric disorders. Ensures the safety and well-being of patients.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education:

Required: High School/GED or equivalent experience
Preferred: Post High School vocational / specialized training

Experience:

Required: One (1) year experience in behavioral health or caring for the elderly.

Skills:

Appropriate prioritization and planning skills, while achieving safety and quality in a high volume environment; Engaging and effective communication and service skills; Adherence to policy and procedures; Process improvement oriented; Self-initiative to assist with whatever is needed.

Licenses/Certifications:

Required: American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross(ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) BLS
Handle With Care (HWC) certification required within 30 days of start date

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 177-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center and large physician group.  With these varied access points, you have your choice of settings in which to work.  Oro Valley Hospital’s culture centers around providing safe, quality care to patients, but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork, commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a “family,” the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community.  OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.