Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNA - AM Shift

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Marion, VA

2d•$39,982 - $57,255•Onsite

About The Position

Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Marion, Virginia, is recruiting Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNAs for its Nursing Services Team. The position works a 12-hour AM shift, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and requires working at least every other weekend. Shift differentials and weekend/holiday supplements are available. Psychiatric Care Technicians assist nurses in providing quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team and help maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment. They support patients on adult acute admissions, geriatric, and Extended Rehabilitation Service units. The work involves observing and reporting information about interventions, treatments, behavior, physical condition, and emotional well-being, and documenting and communicating observations to promote mental wellness recovery. The successful candidate must obtain CNA certification from the Virginia Board of Nursing during the probationary period and maintain it in good standing. Applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Obtain CNA certification within the probationary period and maintain certification in good standing with the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
Distinguish safe from unsafe patient behavior through observation, interaction, and listening.
Read, write, and speak English.
Observe, report, and document changes in patients’ mental, physical, and behavioral status.
Follow written and oral instructions.
Maintain all 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 or assistance is needed 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.
Work overtime hours, rotating weekends, and holidays.
Use email and electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a psychiatric or healthcare facility, 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.
Maintain accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
Support healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions, geriatric, and Extended Rehabilitation Service units.
Observe and report feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical condition, emotional well-being, and other situations.
Document and communicate observations using specialized training to promote mental wellness recovery.
Administer CPR and perform Therapeutic Options-approved physical interventions.