CNA, Behavioral Health, Full Time Days

UHS•Reno, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, provides adult behavioral health services in a facility in Northwest Reno. The program serves adults ages 18 and older and is managed by a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients receive individualized care plans that may include individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a secure, compassionate 24-hour environment. The CNA provides safe, competent nursing assistant care and professional support to the healthcare team. Patient-centered care is the foundation for nursing care, and the CNA is expected to demonstrate Service Excellence standards. This is a full-time role at 36 hours per week with a day-shift schedule.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Complete bedside shift reports in the patient’s room at the beginning and end of each shift.
Ensure the patient has the names and contact numbers of care-team members on the communication board every shift.
Meet with the supervising RN at the beginning of each shift to receive delegated tasks.
Involve the patient and family’s psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population-specific, and diversity needs in care.
Follow facility policies and procedures to promote patient safety, including safe-environment practices, equipment safety, radiation safety, and fire prevention.
Follow fall precautions by performing or assisting with toileting and activities of daily living, and never leave the patient alone; seek or provide assistance while remaining with the patient.