Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) SBHC

NMC Health plc; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Health seeks a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for our Senior Behavioral Health Center (SBHC) in Newton, KS. This full-time position supports the RN/LPN in delivering patient-centered care and may involve unit clerk, monitor technician, and basic nursing tasks to ensure comfort and safety of patients and families.

Two full-time roles are available: one daytime and one night shift, reporting to the Unit Leader.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of nurse assistant certification preferred.
• If high school diploma or equivalent is still in progress, successful completion of nurse assistant certification or equivalent experience is required.
• Preferred inpatient therapy or geriatric experience.
• Certification as a nurse aide by the state of Kansas is preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care focused on comfort and well-being.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic nurse procedures.
• Perform unit clerk/monitor technician/clerical tasks as assigned.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the primary nurse/LPN.
• Report to the Unit Leader and be a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Geriatric care

Team communication

Routine patient care

Documentation/reporting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nurse assistant certification

RMA/CMA certification

CPR/Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) SBHC (Full Time)
Location: Senior Behavioral Health Center (SBHC) - 600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS, 67114
Category: SR BEHAVIORAL HC

Are you a dedicated CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) looking for a meaningful job in healthcare? Do you thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where patient care is the top priority? If so, NMC Health invites you to join our award-winning, nurse-driven healthcare team in the Wichita Metro Area.

We are currently seeking aCertified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Full-time to join ourSenior Behavioral Health Center (SBHC) in Newton, KS.The certified Nurse Assistant works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality care that is focused on the comfort and well-being of the patient and the family.Other functions/competencies of the position may include unit clerk, monitor technician, general clerical activities, activities of daily living and basic nurse procedures.Performs duties and presents in a manner that would lead to high levels of patient satisfaction.Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.This position reports to the Unit Leader.This position is hourly (non-exempt).

2 F/T positions (1 Days & 1 Nights)

Qualifications: (as required for success in the role)

Education:

• A High School diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of a nurse assistant certification preferred.
• If high school diploma or equivalent is still in progress, successful completion of nurse assistant certification or equivalent experience is required.

Experience:

• Preferred inpatient therapy or geriatric experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Participates in routine activities of patient care for the specific unit/department population;
• Performs delegated care tasks in timely, efficient manner, and under the guidance of the RN/LPN.
• Contributes to continuity of care and effective communication by reporting care provided and changes in the patient’s condition to the primary nurse or designee in a timely fashion;

Licensure/registration/certification: RMA/CMA certification

• Certification as a nurse aide by the state of Kansas is preferred;
• Certification in CPR/Basic Life Support required.

Are you ready to make a positive impact on the lives of patients in your community? Join us at NMC Health and be part of a compassionate, award-winning team!