Behavioral Health CNA: Compassionate Patient Care

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for behavioral health to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. The role ensures a safe, clean environment and participation in CQI activities, with emphasis on effective communication and collaboration with nursing and medical staff.

Requirements include a CNA certification, current BLS/CPR, CPI training within 30 days, and high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school/GED preferred.
• ANE competency training completed prior to orientation and annually thereafter.
• CPI training within 30 days of hire date.
• Current CNA certification required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians
• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• All duties are applicable in all units throughout the hospital including adult, adolescent, child, geriatric, state, civil, and state forensic units.
• Promote the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Conduct a full client inventory in the Intake area.
• Give report to the nurse and tech picking up client in the Intake area.
• Does not leave the client unattended at any time.
• Identify any contraband and dispose of it appropriately.
• Identify if client has brought home medications; coordinate with nurse/family to send home.
• Orient patient and family to BHR processes.
• Assist on units in between admissions coordinating this task with the Intake Department.
• Orient patients to the unit, take admission vital signs and record on the Nursing Assessment Form.
• Perform and record patient vital signs, intake and output; notify RN of changes.
• Provide general nursing care, e.g., transferring patients, assisting with ADLs.
• Observe patients' behavior and mental status; notify RN of changes.

Skills

Strong communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

CNA certification

BLS/CPR certification

CPI training

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for behavioral health to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. The role ensures a safe, clean environment and participation in CQI activities, with emphasis on effective communication and collaboration with nursing and medical staff.

Requirements include a CNA certification, current BLS/CPR, CPI training within 30 days, and high school diploma or GED.