CNA 7p-7:30a Rotating Weekends

UHS•Denton, TX

28d

About The Position

Serving North Texas and surrounding communities since 2005, University Behavioral Health of Denton (UBH Denton) is a private, 104-bed, free-standing psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care for adolescents and adults. We offer inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services and are very proud of our specialized Women's program. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. The Certified Nursing Assistant functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. CNAs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent preferred
Certified Nursing Assistant required
Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
A minimum of one (1) year experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
CNA licensure.
Registered Behavioral Technician in the State of Texas (RBT) preferred.
Successful completion CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in restraining procedures.
May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
A minimum of one (1) year experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Registered Behavioral Technician in the State of Texas (RBT) preferred.

Responsibilities

Take and record vital signs properly.
Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and documents any changes in a patient's appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
Communicate changes in patient's condition to the charge nurse.