CNA, Behavioral Health Unit, Full Time Days

UHS•Reno, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, is opening a new adult behavioral health unit located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. This new program expands upon the existing services for individuals aged 50 and older, offering behavioral health services to all adults 18 years and older. The department operates as a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients will receive individualized care plans that encompass individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a secure, compassionate 24-hour environment. This full-time CNA opportunity involves 36 hours per week on a convenient day shift schedule and includes full benefits. The role requires a dynamic CNA to provide safe, competent nursing assistant care and professional support to the healthcare team, with Patient Centered Care and Service Excellence as foundational principles.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited C.N.A program
Current Nevada C.N.A. license
Current BLS certificate.

Responsibilities

Completes Bedside shift report in the room at the beginning and end of each shift.
Ensures patient is provided with the names and contact numbers for members of the care team on the communication board every shift.
Meets with Supervising RN at the beginning of each shift to receive delegation of tasks.
Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care.
Follows facility policies and procedures to promote patient safety (i.e. safe environment, equipment safety practices, radiation safety, fire prevention, etc.).
Adheres to fall precautions by performing/assisting patients with toileting/ADL care and never leaving the patient alone.
If assistance is needed, CNA is able to ask/call or help while remaining with the patient.