Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNAs - PM Shift

DHRM•Marion, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) in Marion, Virginia, is recruiting Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNAs for its Nursing Services Team. The position provides direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in a secure, locked environment serving people experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic or legal involvement. Care is delivered as part of an interdisciplinary team in adult acute admissions, geriatric, and Extended Rehabilitation Service units. The role involves promoting mental wellness and recovery through observation, communication, documentation, and therapeutic interactions. The position works 12-hour PM shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., including at least every other weekend. Rotating weekends and holidays, and overtime during staffing emergencies, may be required. Shift differentials and weekend/holiday supplements are available. The employee must obtain CNA certification from the Virginia Board of Nursing within the probationary period and maintain certification in good standing.

Requirements

Maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) certification in good standing with the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
Obtain certification as a CNA by the Virginia Board of Nursing within the probationary period.
Distinguish safe from unsafe patient behavior through observation, interaction, and listening.
Read, write, and speak English and communicate effectively with others.
Observe, report, and document changes in patients’ mental, physical, and behavioral status.
Follow written and oral instructions and maintain required orientation and annual competencies.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and patients from varied backgrounds using effective interpersonal skills.
Recognize when help is needed and ask for assistance in providing care and treatment.
Give and receive effective feedback and perform as a member of a team.
Administer CPR and perform Therapeutic Options-approved physical interventions.
Work overtime, rotating weekends, and holidays, including overtime during staffing emergencies.
Use email and electronic health records.
Work in a secure and locked environment with individuals experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic or legal involvement.
Know personal care needs and activities of daily living.
Turn, bend, and lift non-ambulatory patients without restrictions.
Provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
Demonstrate competencies defined in the CNA competency assessment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correctional setting.
Valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide quality direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team and under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
Maintain accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
Create healthy interpersonal interactions with patients in adult acute admissions, geriatric, and Extended Rehabilitation Service units.
Observe, report, document, and communicate changes in patients’ mental, physical, and behavioral status, emotional well-being, behaviors, treatment, and responses to interventions.
Use specialized training to promote mental wellness and recovery.
Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living.
Follow written and oral instructions and maintain required orientation and annual competencies.
Recognize when assistance is needed and ask for help in providing care and treatment.
Give and receive effective feedback and work as a team member.
Administer CPR and perform Therapeutic Options-approved physical interventions.
Turn, bend, and lift non-ambulatory patients as needed.
Use email and electronic health records.
Work overtime when needed, including during staffing emergencies, and work rotating weekends and holidays.