CNA - Psychiatry, Full-time, Night Shift

Adventist Health • Glendale, CA

6d • $25 - $30

About The Position

The CNA provides personal nursing care to patients under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). The role performs routine tasks associated with activities of daily living and self-care, and reports patient status and concerns to the RN. The position is in the Psychiatry department and is full-time on the night shift.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM), or TEAM-A certification is required.
• All required vaccinations are a condition of employment and must be maintained annually where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

• High school education, GED, or equivalent is preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred in California and Hawaii.
• Audiometry and vision training or a CHDP certificate is preferred in California and Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints, and restorative care.
• Take vital signs, including pulse and blood pressure.
• Help patients with basic needs such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Perform clerical duties, including routing patient reports as appropriate.
• Use organizational and prioritization skills to help keep the unit running smoothly and meet deadlines.
• Provide assessment data to a certified nurse within the scope of practice, including vital signs and patients’ verbal and nonverbal responses.
• Report patient status and concerns to the RN.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED