Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Nights

American Health Partners; Clarksville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners, provides mental health services in Tennessee. The Mental Health Technician reports to nurses and helps patients with daily living activities, ensures a safe therapeutic environment, and participates in crisis intervention. Certifications in CNA, CPI, and CMS Restraint are required, with CPR training provided yearly.

Position may require flexible hours and travel. Prior experience in mental health or geriatric care is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Certified CNA is required.
• CPI certification with yearly refreshers.
• CMS Restraint and Seclusion training with yearly refreshers.
• CPR training is not required upon hire; yearly training provided.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of nurses.
• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
• Transport patients and equipment within the facility.
• Monitor patient status and report to supervisor.
• Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation.
• Assist with recreational activities for patients.
• Assist with therapeutic activities for patients.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate patient care

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

CPI certification

CMS Restraint and Seclusion training

Jobbeschreibung

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. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. 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

• 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
• Travel required

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.