Certified Nursing Assistant, PRN (Daphne)
About The Position
AltaPointe Health is hosting Open Interviews on Thursday, March 5th from 10:00AM-2:00PM. This event will take place at EastPointe Hospital (7400 Roper Ln; Daphne, AL 36526).Please make sure your application is updated prior to this event. When you arrive you will be able to interview with a Recruiter who can talk about all our open positions. -AltaPointe Recruitment Team EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital for adults and adolescent males (ages 12 – 18) located in Daphne, Ala. EastPointe’s clinical and medical professionals assess and evaluate adults and adolescents in psychiatric crisis. Treatment focuses on stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and preventing psychiatric commitment. Adults and/or adolescents admitted to EastPointe will have exhibited life-threatening, destructive or disabling behavior or symptoms. Each patient completes a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and receives 24-hour clinical care for the duration of their stay. The goal is for each patient to return to home or to the least restrictive level of care.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and current Certified Nursing Assistant in Alabama required.
Responsibilities
- Performs daily task of vital signs, blood sugar testing, Intakes & Outputs, EKG’s, and assisting consumers with activities of daily living (i.e. baths, positioning, feeding) under the direction of an licensed nurse
- Provides ongoing monitoring and interaction with the consumers
- Provides daily assessment of consumer’s behavior and records and submits information according to policy and standards
- Assists consumers with personal care, activities, current events and safety issues
- Provides training on basic living skills according to the consumer’s psychiatric rehabilitation goals.
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
- Effectively collaborates with the treatment team member
- Demonstrates willingness to work on any unit at BayPointe/EastPointe based on facility needs
- Models appropriate behavior including but not limited to communication skills, grooming, manners, etc.
- Meets AltaPointe Productivity standards.
- Provides one to one coverage to consumers on special status as assigned.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Reports accident or driving violations to supervisor and human resources
- Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
- Actively works to enhance skills
- Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
- Documents in a clear and concise manner the types of consumers’ problems, daily progress notes, progress on BLSs, treatment goals addressed, and services provided
- Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
- Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
- Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
- Attends appropriate in-service trainings and workshops
- Seeks supervision and consultation as needed.
- Documents legibly
- Documents activities performed
- Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
- Respects consumers’ privacy and confidentiality
- Is pleasant and cooperative with others
- Assists consumers and visitors as needed
- Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
- Is sensitive to the consumers’ needs, expectations and individual differences
- Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
- Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
