C.N.A Lead -Agency only

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop; Marion (VA); Vor Ort; USD 46.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health plans

Retirement plans

13 paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Zusammenfassung

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop in Virginia is seeking a Lead CNA for agency operations at the Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute. The role involves experienced mental health care, leadership of CNAs and PCTs, and collaboration with RNs to support patient care on inpatient units.

The Lead CNA provides mentorship, oversees unit routines, and helps ensure a safe, therapeutic environment while following state regulations and clinical directions.

Qualifikationen

• Maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) certification in good standing with the VA State Board of Nursing.
• Experience in psychiatric/healthcare facility settings preferred.
• Driver’s license in good standing preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide basic quality patient care under the direction of nursing staff as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and moving patients; change linens as needed.
• Serve as a lead mentor/preceptor for CNAs and PCTs; provide leadership and role modeling.
• Maintain safety and therapeutic environment for patients on multiple units; observe and report patient status.
• Communicate relevant ward/staff/shift issues to the Nurse Coordinator and Head Nurse.

Ausbildung

CNA certification

Jobbeschreibung

Title: C.N.A Lead -Agency only

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: Salary Range: $45,525/yr. to $60,375/yr.

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/swvmhi/https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/swvmhi/

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Lead CNAs are experienced with mental health recovery assistance for inpatients. They are seen as resources for other CNAs and PCTs and serve as preceptors. Lead CNAs assist with overseeing unit routines and work under supervision of an RN.

Lead CNAs assist nurses caring for individuals served by:

• providing basic quality patient care under the direction of nursing staff and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom or move patients or change linens.
• may transfer or transport patients.
• provides leadership and serves as a preceptor / mentor for other PCTs and CNAs
• maintaining accountability for individuals served in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
• creating healthy interpersonal interactions with individuals on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit, and extended rehabilitation service unit
• observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and emotional well-being, and other situations
• documenting and communicating
• using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery
• serving as liaison for CNAs and Psychiatric Care Technicians to Nurse Coordinator and Head Nurse by communicating pertinent ward/staff/shift issues
• providing leadership, teaching, expert resource, and role modeling to CNAs and Psychiatric Care Technicians

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) certification in good standing with the VA State Board of Nursing

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correction setting is preferred.
• Driver’s license in good standing preferred.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or those with pending “barrier” charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preferences to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Richardson

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.