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

Christian Health Care Center•Wyckoff, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Christian Health is hiring a full-time Psychiatric Nursing Assistant (PNA) for Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital. Under the direction of an RN, the PNA performs activities related to implementing nursing care plans and nursing standards, policies, and procedures. The role contributes to the development, evaluation, and reassessment of care plans by observing and reporting changes in patients’ behavior and physical status, and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic unit environment. The PNA cares for adult patients ages 19–64 and geriatric patients ages 65 and older, and is expected to understand and embrace Christian Health’s mission. The position is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Friday, and every other weekend. The listed hourly rate is $18.00, with a $1.60 shift differential and a $2.00 weekend differential.

Requirements

Prior experience in a health care facility.
Ability to document changes in patients’ emotional and physical status on patient care flow sheets.
Ability to communicate with physicians, nursing staff, visitors, patients, families, and other departments in accordance with the organization’s philosophy and Service Excellence standards.
Demonstrate compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.
High school graduation or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a psychiatric facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise or assist with after-meal care, including removing trays and encouraging patients to brush their teeth and wash up.
Serve food trays and assist with feeding as indicated.
Help patients prepare for activities and social programs according to unit schedules.
Answer call bells promptly.
Change bed linens.
Assist or supervise patients walking, with or without self-help devices, as instructed.
Report changes in patients’ conditions to the Charge/Staff Nurse as soon as practical.
Keep floors dry and report spills immediately.
Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
Greet patients and escort them to their rooms.
Inform the Charge/Staff Nurse of equipment and supply needs.
Record supplies and equipment used for procedures for the Charge/Staff Nurse.
Transport patients to and from appointments, activities, and social programs as necessary or assigned.
Maintain confidentiality of all patient care information.
Contribute to care plan development, evaluation, and reassessment by observing and reporting changes in patient behavior and physical status.
Assist in maintaining a safe and therapeutic unit environment.