Certified Nursing Assistant - Behavioral Health

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Los Angeles is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for its Behavioral Health Unit. The role includes providing psychiatric care to patients while ensuring their safety and comfort. Candidates must have a valid CA CNA certification and experience in an inpatient setting, particularly with involuntary patients. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric unit (minimum 6 months).
• Basic understanding of legal aspects of mental health.
• Ability to manage aggressive behavior and use seclusions/restraints.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect psychiatric care to patients.
• Promote comfort, safety, and well-being of patients as per hospital policy.
• Assist in management of aggressive behavior.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Valid CA CNA Certification

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT

As a member of the patient care team, the CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT) performs direct and indirect psychiatric care to promote the comfort, safety and well-being of assigned patients as authorized by established hospital policy and procedure.

The successful candidate will possess the following :

• Six (6) months prior experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an inpatient psychiatric unit (may include experience working in an inpatient chemical dependency unit)
• Experience with involuntary patients
• Basic understanding of legal aspects of mental health, including confidentiality, holds, probable cause hearings and patient rights
• Experience with the Management of Aggressive Behavior and seclusions and restraints
• Valid CA CNA Certification with basic physical assessment skills
• BLS required
• LA City Fire Card (within 6 months of hire)
• Excellent customer service / interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills required
• Ability to speak, read and write English

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