Certified Nursing Assistant-Psych Acute Adult

Prime Healthcare•Sherman Oaks, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At Sherman Oaks Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Sherman Oaks Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital has been nationally recognized multiple times as a "100 Top Hospital" by Fortune/Merative, holds an "A" grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, Patient Safety Excellence recognition from Healthgrades, and more. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org.

Requirements

Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.
Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician?s office preferred.

Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant in the Behavioral Health department is a licensed assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.