Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Behavioral Health PT PMs

Advocate Health•Skaneateles, NY

2d•$21 - $31

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides behavioral health inpatient care on the Psychiatric Acute 3 West unit, assisting registered nurses with patients’ daily care and supporting their safety, comfort, and nutritional needs. The role includes documenting patient information in the electronic medical record, completing purposeful rounds, communicating observations to the RN, and supporting admission, transfer, and discharge activities under RN supervision. The CNA collects specimens, performs indicated point-of-care testing, maintains supplies and equipment, and completes patient transport and other unit errands. Depending on site and unit requirements, the role may also include removing IVs, providing post-mortem care, and performing bladder scans. The team member follows infection-prevention procedures and provides age-appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week, scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The schedule alternates between two shifts one week and three shifts the next, with alternating weekends and holiday rotation requirements. The stated pay range is $20.80–$31.20 per hour.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
High school graduate or GED/HSED, and currently enrolled in an accredited or approved nursing program.
Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved nursing program with planned program completion in six or more months.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
No experience required.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the work shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and have functional vision and hearing.
Ability to work with exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, and wear protective clothing as necessary.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers.
Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data in the electronic medical record.
Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction, promptly communicate patient or family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN, and document appropriately.
Support admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
Keep the patient call light within reach and answer call lights promptly.
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved identification and labeling processes; maintain required competency.
Complete errands such as picking up and delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; and clean equipment and work areas.
Perform patient positioning and transportation duties involving lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique and assistive devices.
Support patients’ nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
Support skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and ensure special supplies and appliances, such as TED hose and sequential compression devices, are provided and maintained.
As required by site or unit requirements and under RN direction, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans.
Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when caring for patients in isolation.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.