Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PRN
UHS
Summary
Spring Mountain Treatment Center is a 110-bed mental health facility providing acute crisis stabilization services for adults, teens, and children in a secure inpatient setting. We are seeking a PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team.
Job description
Job Duties/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.
- Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients.
- Obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
- Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
- 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. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
- Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
- Ensure 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.
- Follow established policies, procedures and standards for patient care.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
- Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
- Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
Requirements
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must have an active CNA license from the Nevada State Nursing Board
- 1–3 years of behavioral health/mental health experience required
- Obtain BLS Basic Life Support certification
- Good communication skills, i.e., reading, writing, and speaking
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
- Basic PC knowledge and medical terminology
- Good leadership qualities which includes self-control, patience, and empathy
- New hires are required to attend 1 full week of New Employee Orientation on day shift, normally 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
- Must successfully pass background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check)
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Student loan refinancing program
- Tuition savings
- Career development opportunities
- Pet insurance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.