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Avera McKennan
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Behavioral Health Urgent Care
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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.
$35,064 / year median in South Dakota
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls Worker Type:
Regular Work Shift:
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America) Position Highlights Physician Assistant (PA- Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based off job assignment. Upon Hire and Federal Drug Enforcement Admin
- US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal based on state of practice Upon Hire and Certified Physician Assistant
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Upon Hire You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)- Board of Nursing Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based off job assignment. Upon Hire and Federal Drug Enforcement Admin
- US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal based on state of practice Upon Hire and Registered Nurse (RN)
- Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.