Behavioral Health CNA — Compassionate Care & Vitals

Acadia Healthcare; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Wilmington Treatment Center is seeking a compassionate CNA to support daily patient needs and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, assisting with admissions, rounds, patient transport, and administrative duties within the nursing/medical departments. New CNAs are encouraged to apply; NC CNA certification and CPR/First Aid are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant program completion
• Previous experience in behavioral health setting knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred.
• Newly certified CNAs are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Works with admitting patients by completing vitals, pre-admission tests, and intake documentation
• Complete vitals and performs various tests (i.e. glucose, UDS, HcG)
• Performs patient rounds
• Transports patients as requested
• Performs administrative duties associated with the nursing/medical departments
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA program completion

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Wilmington Treatment Center is seeking a compassionate CNA to support daily patient needs and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, assisting with admissions, rounds, patient transport, and administrative duties within the nursing/medical departments. New CNAs are encouraged to apply; NC CNA certification and CPR/First Aid are required.