Solivsta Salida is hiring Nurse Assistants
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Nurse Assistant (Entry Level – Certification not Required)
Job Details
Job Type
Full-time
Salida, CO
Description
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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 , or by phone at 719-
275-2351.
Requirements
Job Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Level I and Level II - Knowledge of Mental Health/ Substance Use Disorders.
- Possess good communication skills.
- Understands client rights, confidentiality, ethics and roles.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and recognize potential risks.
- Ability to model appropriate use of personal story and self-disclosure.
- Ability to accept diversity and understand cultural competency.
- Understands the principals and concepts of trauma, resiliency, recovery and
wellness orientated lifestyle. - Ability to demonstrate and teach wellness life skills.
- Ability to encourage the development of natural supports.
- Possesses willingness to seek supervision and/or ask for direction.
- Possesses conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to learn, teach, and implement evidence-based practice material and
curriculum, as appropriate for specified clinical needs. - Ability to demonstrate organization, time management and prioritizing skills.
- Ability to manage relationships in a constructive and positive manner.
Education or Formal Training:
Level I - High School Diploma and ability to successfully demonstrate reading, writing, and
speaking skills. - Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain BLS within 1
month of hire.
Level II (Must meet the above requirements and following requirements) - Current QMAP, CNA, MA, EMT, or CMHT certification/registration required.
Additional Information: - Work Schedule: Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week.
- Day shifts (6:00am to 6:30pm) and Night shifts (6:00pm to 6:30am).
- Shift Differential for all night shifts.
Working Conditions and Other Conditions of Employment
Working Environment:
This job operates in a fast-paced, professional 24-hour-a-day environment. This position
has high physical and mental requirements. It is highly interactive due to constant
communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. And emotionally
intense due to the exposure to trauma, severe mental illness, and sometime aggressive
behavior. The position may require travel to conferences, meetings and branch locations
on a regular or intermittent basis. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual
elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors,
and/or loud noises. In the health center environment, there is potential for contact with
blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, as well as potential for contact with
dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
Physical Requirements: - 12-hour shifts
- Must be able to lift 25lbs or more
- Standing and walking for long periods of time during shifts
- Responding to emergencies quickly (codes, behavioral crises)
- Escorting or physically supporting patients when needed
- Ability to safely move patients off the floor from a fallen position
- Must be able to egress patients through exit doors safely
- Must be able to physically maneuver yourself through doors that do not have
automatic door opener - Be able to assist a client in ambulating on the unit or ability to push a patient in a
wheelchair on unit or to hospital - Fine motor skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
Psychological and Mental Demands: - High emotional demand due to caring for patients with severe mental illness
(schizophrenia bipolar, etc) - Exposure to suicidal ideation, self-harm, and trauma histories
- Strong emotional resilience
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries
- Skill in therapeutic communication
Conditions of Employment: - Annual TB, federally required drug screening, and Influenza vaccination or
compliance with policy and procedure. - Required possession of a valid state driver’s license.
- Successful candidate must submit to and pass, post-offer drug screen, background
check, and FBI Fingerprint check.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties,
responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job

