C.N.A Lead -Agency only
About The Position
The Lead CNA provides mental health recovery assistance to inpatients and serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor for other CNAs and Psychiatric Care Technicians (PCTs). The role assists with overseeing unit routines and works under the supervision of an RN. Lead CNAs assist nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team in providing basic patient care, including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving or transporting patients, and changing linens. They help maintain a safe, secure, therapeutic environment; foster healthy interpersonal interactions with individuals on adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation units; and observe, document, and report information about interventions, treatments, behaviors, and patients’ physical and emotional well-being. They also use specialized training to promote mental wellness recovery and communicate pertinent ward, staff, and shift issues to the Nurse Coordinator and Head Nurse.
Requirements
- Maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) certification in good standing with the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correctional setting.
- Driver’s license in good standing.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic quality patient care under the direction of nursing staff and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, and change linens.
- Transfer or transport patients as needed.
- Provide leadership and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and expert resource for CNAs and Psychiatric Care Technicians.
- Assist with overseeing unit routines.
- Maintain accountability for individuals served in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
- Promote healthy interpersonal interactions with individuals on adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation units.
- Observe and report feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and emotional well-being, and other situations.
- Document and communicate relevant information.
- Use specialized training to promote mental wellness recovery.
- Serve as a liaison between CNAs and Psychiatric Care Technicians and the Nurse Coordinator and Head Nurse, communicating pertinent ward, staff, and shift issues.
- Teach and model appropriate practices for CNAs and Psychiatric Care Technicians.
Benefits
- Choice of health plans
- Paid life insurance
- Retirement plans
- 13 paid holidays
- Annual leave
- Family personal leave
- Sick leave
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
