Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Days

American Health Plans; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care in Memphis, TN is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under the supervision of nurses and to help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients with mental health needs.

The role emphasizes assisting with activities of daily living, crisis intervention, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a psychiatric setting. Certification requirements include CNA and CPI with CPR training provided annually.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant certification required.
• CPI certification required or training completed prior to direct patient care with yearly refreshers.
• CMS Restraint and Seclusion training with yearly refreshers.
• CPR training not required on hire; will be provided yearly.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking.
• Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor.
• Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital.
• Transport patients and equipment.
• Participate in recreational activities for patients.
• Participate in therapeutic activities for patients.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant

CPI Certification

CPR training (annual)

Job description

Unity Psychiatric Care
Memphis, TN 38107, USA

Description

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com .

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses. MHT’s provide assistance to patients in daily living such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. MHT’s provide the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment, and crisis intervention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to:

• Compliance with completion, filing, and retrieval of medical records
• Direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking
• Transport patients and equipment
• Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor
• Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital
• Participate and assist with recreational activities for patients
• Participate and assist with therapeutic activities for patients

Required Work Experience:

• One (1) to two (2) years’ in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:

• Certified as a Certified Nurse Assistant required
• CPI certification required (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers
• CMS Restraint and Seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers
• CPR certification is not required upon hire. However, training will be given yearly. (MHT’s will always be working with a CPR certified nurse while on the floor.)

Other Requirements:

• Position may require unscheduled overtime, after-hours, and week-end work
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours

Physical Requirements:

• Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Technical/other training or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certified Nurse Assistant

Preferred

CPI Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer
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