What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health CNA position at Prime Healthcare?
Overview
We are seeking a Behavioral Health CNA, also referred to as a Psychiatric Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Mental Health CNA. A Behavioral Health CNA or Mental Health CNA provides care for patients with mental health or behavioral challenges by assisting with daily activities, monitoring behaviors, and promoting a safe, supportive environment. They collaborate with the healthcare team to offer emotional support, identify changes in patient condition, and assist in de-escalating potentially critical situations. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.
Shift’s Available: Varied
Employment Type: Per Diem (PD / PRN)
Location: Saint John Hospital – Leavenworth, KS
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical insurance benefit plan
- 401K
- Sick leave accrual
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Assist patients with daily activities: bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and ambulation
- Monitor and report changes in behavior, mood, or physical condition to nurses or doctors; observe for signs of agitation, self-harm, or aggression
- Help maintain a safe, structured environment, use de-escalation techniques to calm distressed or agitated patients
- Accurately document behavior, interventions, and vital signs, communicate effectively with the care team
- Encourage patients to participate in group activities or therapy sessions, offer emotional support and help build trust with patients
- Help with cleaning and maintaining patient rooms, ensure equipment and supplies are stocked
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required
- Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
- Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status
Per DiemShift
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