Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNA - AM Shift

DHRM•Marion, VA

17h•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 supports nurses in providing care on adult acute admissions, geriatric, and Extended Rehabilitation Service units. Technicians contribute to an interdisciplinary team and help maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment while supporting patients’ mental wellness and recovery. The role works a 12-hour AM shift from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., including at least every other weekend. Shift differentials and weekend/holiday supplements are available. The employee observes, interacts with, and listens to patients; reports and documents changes in mental, physical, and behavioral status; and communicates information about interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical condition, emotional well-being, and other situations. The position requires effective teamwork and interpersonal communication, following instructions, and maintaining required orientation and annual competencies. The employee must be able to administer CPR and perform Therapeutic Options-approved physical interventions, and obtain Virginia Board of Nursing CNA certification within the probationary period. Applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screening. Applications are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System.

Requirements

Obtain CNA certification from the Virginia Board of Nursing within the probationary period and maintain certification in good standing.
Ability to distinguish safe from unsafe patient behavior through observation, interaction, and listening.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to observe, report, and document changes in patients’ mental, physical, and behavioral status.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and patients from varied backgrounds using effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to give and receive effective feedback and work as a team member.
Ability to administer CPR and perform Therapeutic Options-approved physical interventions.
Ability to work overtime, rotating weekends, and holidays.
Ability to use email and electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist nurses in providing quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Help maintain accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
Create healthy interpersonal interactions with patients on adult acute admissions, geriatric, and Extended Rehabilitation Service units.
Observe and report information about interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical condition, emotional well-being, and other situations.
Document and communicate patient information using specialized training that supports mental wellness and recovery.
Observe, report, and document changes in patients’ mental, physical, and behavioral status.
Recognize when assistance is needed and ask for help in providing care and treatment.
Administer CPR and perform Therapeutic Options-approved physical interventions.
Maintain required orientation and annual competencies.