NURSING ASST (CERT) - MENTAL HEALTH
UHS
Summary
Provides safe, competent patient-centered care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. The certified nursing assistant provides care under the direction of the registered nurse or physician. Participates as an active member of the Nursing Team on the assigned unit/department. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.
Job description
Responsibilities
Provides safe, competent patient-centered care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. The certified nursing assistant provides care under the direction of the registered nurse or physician. Participates as an active member of the Nursing Team on the assigned unit/department. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Must possess one of the following: CNA certificate, EMT certificate, Medical Assistant certificate, or current enrollment in an LVN, ADN or BSN accredited school of nursing with completion of fundamentals
- BLS (or obtained during orientation)
- De-escalation class within first year of hire as required by site based on specialty unit and job function
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- CNA certificate, EMT certificate, or Medical Assistant certificate, or current enrollment in an LVN, ADN or BSN accredited school of nursing with completion of fundamentals
- BLS certification (or obtained during orientation)
- De-escalation class within first year of hire
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.