Behavioral Health Nursing Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Bereavement leave

FMLA

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health Nursing Assistant (Certified or Non-Certified) at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. The role supports patients with mental health needs, assisting with daily activities, monitoring behavior, and collaborating with the care team to de-escalate potentially critical situations.

Applicants may be CNAs or non-certified NAs with relevant qualifications; current BLS is required, with a preference for six months of prior acute care

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire; required.
• Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months’ previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities: bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and ambulation.
• Monitor and report changes in behavior, mood, or physical condition; observe 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 with the care team.
• Encourage participation in group activities or therapy sessions; provide emotional support and build trust.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining patient rooms; stock equipment and supplies.

Skills

Nursing assistant

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Job description

Overview

Department:PSYCH ACUTE ADULT/Behavioral Health

ShiftsAvailable:Days

Employment Type:Full-time

Hours: 12-hour - 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL

We are seeking aBehavioral Health Nursing Assistant (Certified or Non-Certified), also referred to as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant (NA) or Mental Health NA.A Behavioral Health NA or Mental Health NA 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.

Responsibilities

** If youare a non-licensedNursing Assistant (NA) or a Certified (CNA)and have no prior experience, weencourageyouto apply.Entry-Level NAs or CNAsare welcome to apply!

• Assistpatients with daily activities: bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and ambulation

• Monitor and report changes in behavior, mood, or physical condition to nurses or doctors;observefor signs of agitation, self-harm, or aggression

• Helpmaintaina 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 toparticipatein group activities or therapy sessions, offer emotionalsupportand help build trust with patients

• Help with cleaning andmaintainingpatient rooms, ensure equipment and supplies are stocked

Qualifications

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.2. Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.3. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.4. Minimum six months’ previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf