Nurse Assistant, Certified (CNA) Behavioral Health - FlexStaff

FlexStaff•Sharon, CT

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides patients with assistance in performing daily living activities and supports the healthcare team in ensuring patient safety within a behavioral health setting.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Successful completion of a Nurse Assistant Program, required.
Certified by New York State Department of Health; maintains standing in State Nurse Assistant Registry, required.
Minimum of one (1) year of direct patient care experience in a Hospital, Rehab, or Sub-Acute facility, required.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Heart Saver Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides patients with assistance in performing daily living activities, including oral and personal hygiene, and preparing/assisting with meals.
Assists the healthcare team in the physical and psychological assessment of patients.
Accurately measures and records patient vital signs, weight, intake/output, and bowel movements.
Collects required specimens such as urine, feces, and sputum.
Reports any observable changes in patient condition, treatment results, or concerns to the registered professional nurse.
Performs preventative skin care, including turning, positioning, and applying warm/cold compresses.
Provides constant observation for patients requiring increased security to prevent harmful behavior.
Participates in ensuring patient safety.
Promptly responds to patient call bells and/or emergency lights.
Recognizes and reports unsafe acts or conditions.
Demonstrates appropriate use of safety equipment such as side rails and restraints.
Appropriately transports patients.
Responds appropriately to emergencies and drills.
Functions effectively within the organizational structure.
Reports to nursing supervisor or designee, accepts assignments, and seeks clarification as needed.
Carries out assignments and reports patient care observations to the RN.
Participates as an integral part of the nursing team.
Performs related duties as required.