C.N.A Lead -Agency only

DHRM•Marion, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The C.N.A Lead provides mental health recovery assistance to inpatients and serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor for other Certified Nursing Aides (CNAs) and Psychiatric Care Technicians (PCTs). The role assists with overseeing unit routines and works under the supervision of a registered nurse as part of an interdisciplinary team. Lead CNAs provide basic patient care, help maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment, and support individuals on adult acute admissions, geriatric, and extended rehabilitation units. They observe and report on interventions, treatments, behavior, and physical and emotional well-being; document and communicate relevant information; and use specialized training to promote mental wellness recovery. They also serve as a liaison between CNAs and PCTs and nursing leadership by communicating pertinent ward, staff, and shift issues.

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 nursing staff direction 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 and mentor for other PCTs and CNAs.
Maintain accountability for individuals served in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
Create 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 for CNAs and PCTs to the Nurse Coordinator and Head Nurse by communicating pertinent ward, staff, and shift issues.
Provide leadership, teaching, expert resources, and role modeling to CNAs and PCTs.
Assist with overseeing unit routines under the supervision of an RN.