CNA/HUC - Behavioral Health PRN Days

American Addiction Centers•Chicago, IL

1d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists RNs with the daily care of patients in a Behavioral Health setting, ensuring their comfort and safety. The role involves direct patient care, accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and coordination of tests and treatments. The CNA/HUC also plays a key role in patient communication, administrative tasks, and maintaining a positive work environment. This position requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days.
Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate.
None (Experience Required).
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communications.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities/workloads.
High level of attention to detail essential.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

Responsibilities

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation.
Measures and documents vital signs, intake and output, and daily weights.
Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN.
Ensures patient call light is always in reach and answers promptly.
Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and communicates observations.
Performs patient positioning and transporting duties.
Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of the patient.
Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity.
Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained.
Collects specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated.
Maintains competency as required.
May be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care and perform bladder scans.
Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention.
Coordinates tests and treatments with and between various departments.
Maintains a working knowledge of functions and services offered by all diagnostic and treatment departments.
Maintains working knowledge of EHR system and other computer systems.
Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedures.
Facilitates communications required to support patient care.
Screens incoming telephone calls.
Monitors department office equipment and troubleshoots minor problems.
Arranges repair of major malfunctions.
Compiles necessary chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges and expirations.
Obtains appropriate copies of medical records for transfers.
Verifies medical records contain complete and accurate patient demographic information.
Establishes and maintains positive customer relations and contributes to a harmonious work environment.
Quickly and courteously acknowledges requests, responds to call lights, demonstrates proper phone etiquette and fosters communication between the health care team.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program