Psychiatric Nursing Assistant (PNA) - Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital

Christian Health Care Center•Wyckoff, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Christian Health has been providing quality care and services for over a century, nurturing a compassionate and collaborative culture. This exciting opportunity is for a Full-time Psychiatric Nursing Assistant (PNA) to join Ramapo Ridge. Under the direction of the RN, the PNA performs activities related to the implementation of nursing care plans and standards. The PNA is responsible for contributing to the development, evaluation, and reassessment of care plans by observing and reporting changes in patient behavior and physical status. The PNA also assists in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit. This role is competent to care for adult (ages 19-64) and geriatric (ages 65+) patients and embraces the mission statement of Christian Health Care Center.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Prior experience in a health care facility.
Must be able to document changes of emotional and physical status of patients on patient care flow sheets.
Must be able to communicate with physicians, nursing staff, visitors, patients, families, other departments, in accordance to the philosophy and the Service Excellence standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a psychiatric facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises or assists in after meal care (removing trays, encouraging patients in brushing teeth, washing up, etc.).
Serves food trays.
Assists with feeding as indicated.
Assists patients in preparing for activity and social programs, as per unit program schedules.
Answers call bells promptly.
Changes bed linens.
Assists or supervises patients to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
Reports all changes in the patient's condition to the Charge/Staff Nurse as soon as practical.
Keeps floors dry. Reports spills immediately.
Maintains intake and output records as instructed.
Greets and escorts patient to his/her room.
Informs the Charge/Staff Nurse of equipment and supply needs.
Records all supplies and equipment utilized for appropriate procedures to Charge/Staff Nurse.
Assists in transporting patients to/from appointments, activities and social programs, etc. as necessary/assigned.
Maintains the confidentiality of all patient care information.