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Job Description
Overview:
The Behavioral Medicine Unit at Norman Regional is a 20 bed, secured, adult in-patient unit with semi-private rooms. We provide quality and confidential mental health services to those experiencing emotional, psychological and substance abuse problems. Patients receive direct daily care from a board certified psychiatrist, registered nurses, licensed clinical social workers, certified recreational therapists and mental health technicians. We are looking for highly motivated individuals, with experience in the mental health field, who are able to deliver compassionate and confidential care. On the BMS unit, we strive to provide the best patient experience to this unique and often under-served population.
Norman Regional Health System is a team of more than 3,000 healers all working together to bring our mission and vision to life. Our mission is to serve our community as the leader in health and wellness care. Our vision is to be the provider of choice to improve the health and well-being of our regional communities. We call our employees healers because we view every single member of our team as having an impact either face-to-face or behind the scenes on our patients’ and visitors’ journey through our health system. We strive to recruit and retain healers who embody our spirit of customer service and who represent Norman Regional’s five core values: Integrity, Communications, Attitude, Results and Engagement or ICARE. This is a special place to work. Apply today to join our compassionate team of healers and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Responsibilities:
Assists adults and geriatric patients with activities of daily living, provides basic direct supervision to patients and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
High school education or equivalent.
Prefer undergraduate degree in psychology, social work or related field.
EXPERIENCE
Six (6) months experience in psychiatric facility or unit or 6 months related experience (nursing assistant in a nursing home or experience with geriatric patients.)
Completion of two (2) years of college education in a related field can be substituted for the experience.
(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).
CERTIFICATION
Basic Life support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.
