Certified Nursing Assistant

Overview

Provide medical or therapeutic care under direction of nursing or clinical staff.

Responsibilities

Ensure the well being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.

• Complete patient observation rounds timely; observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care
• Ensure patient rooms are clean and uncluttered
• Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients
• Obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly
• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient's emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors; report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness
• Insure comfort, dignity, privacy and perform related CNA duties such as feed, bath, dress, groom, move patients or change linens
• Provide transfer or transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as required
• Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance
• Follow established policies, procedures and standards for patient care
• Clean unit as assigned by professional staff, including equipment such as beds, IV poles and wheelchairs
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient medical record
• Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat and rehabilitate
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always
• Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, family members, guests and other members of the health care team

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Additional education or training which results in certification as nursing assistant per state requirements required
• Previous experience in behavioral health setting knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or license, per state requirements
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)
• First aid may be required based on state or facility