Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - SRNA Certified

Baptist Healthcare System•Richmond, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) 3, 12-hour shifts per week 7A-730P Must be available to work weekends and holidays The Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) is a secured, therapeutic inpatient setting that provides short-term, intensive psychiatric care to patients experiencing acute mental health crises. The unit is staffed by a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, therapists, and behavioral health technicians, who collaborate to develop individualized treatment plans. Job Description: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the behavioral health (BH) Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides routine, direct patient care within their scope of practice to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients. The BH CNA has knowledge, training and skill sets specific to populations of people with mental health and substance use diagnoses. Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service. Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education OR 30 college credit hours
High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (must be obtained within three months of hire)
Must be available to work weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Provides routine, direct patient care within their scope of practice
Assists medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients
Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service
Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision
Establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care
Assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems
Performs technical aspects of care competently
Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures