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CaroMont Health

Assistant Manager, RN - Emergency Dept Behavioral Health

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Gastonia, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/23/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$36,462 / year median in North Carolina

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary :

Lead, manage and coordinate activities of the Emergency Department operations and staff for assigned shift. Participates in the coordination of patient care and departmental activities consistent with the corporate, division, and departmental mission statement and values.

Qualifications :

Current RN license to practice in NC (NC license or multi-state (compact) license). BSN within 2 years of start date. Two years progressive nursing experience in an acute hospital with demonstrated leadership skills. Thorough knowledge of emergency nursing principles, methods and techniques. Able to deal tactfully with staff, patients, physicians, ancillary professionals, and families.

Current certification in:

BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, with CEN preferred. Significant ability to manage coach and motivate staff. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability