Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Haywood Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Clyde, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of
Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
a Behavioral Health CNA joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission
dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey
where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference
in the lives of those we serve.

Join our team in a 33-bed Behavioral Health Unit specializing in adult and
geriatric patients. Staffed with compassionate healthcare professionals,
including RNs, CNAs, Mental Health Assistants, Psychiatrists, and Mental Health
Providers. Operating with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6-1:9, our unit treats a
variety of diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder,
Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and Substance Use Disorder
(SUD). Patients may present with psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal
ideation, mania, or exacerbations of mental illness. This role offers an
opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment focused on
providing quality care and support to individuals experiencing behavioral health
crises.

Requirements

• Current listing as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Current Listing as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property in a facility that provides Nursing Care.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED