Certified Nursing Assistant- FT Days/Nights

TrustPoint Hospital; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA options

Company-paid Life & AD&D

Disability benefits

401(k) with company match

EAP & Employee Discount Program

Paid Holidays

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

TrustPoint Hospital is seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our behavioral health team. The role involves 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends, providing direct patient care under nursing supervision.

You will monitor patients, assist with daily activities, and support treatment goals in a compassionate environment. The position requires a CNA certification, CPR and de-escalation training, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA certification required per state requirements.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training provided).
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility.
• Experience in behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical or therapeutic care under direction of nursing or clinical staff.
• Maintain patient safety and a structured environment.
• Perform routine observations, approximately every 15 minutes as assigned.
• Assist with transfers, mobility, and daily activities.
• Record vital signs and document accurately in medical records.
• Engage patients in activities to support treatment goals.
• Respond calmly to distressed patients and use de-escalation techniques.
• Ensure rooms are clean and equipment is properly maintained.
• Collaborate with the care team to support rehabilitation goals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

De-escalation

Observation rounds

Education

High School or equivalent

CNA certification

CPR certification

First aid certification

Job description

Join our team at TrustPoint Hospital as an experienced CNA!

Shift Hours: 7A-7P & 7P-7A

Schedule Options

• Full time: Three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends

Shift Differentials: Up to $4.50/hr

We are seeking passionate direct care professionals that are dedicated to behavioral health. If you are looking for unparalleled growth opportunities and are wanting to make a meaningful impact in your community, this is the position for you!

TrustPoint Hospital is a 217-bed, state-of-the-art treatment center providing comprehensive medical and psychiatric services on both inpatient and outpatient bases. We deliver exceptional care to patients needing acute physical medicine and rehabilitation, adult, adolescent, geriatric psychiatry, and medical psychiatry.

TrustPoint Hospital offers an extensive array of benefits to our valued team members. Current offerings encompass:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program
• Paid Holidays for work-life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for career advancement

Purpose Statement

Provide medical or therapeutic care under direction of nursing or clinical staff.

Essential Functions

• Ensure the well being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
• Patient safety is addressed through
• Complete patient observation rounds timely. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
• Ensure patient rooms are clean and uncluttered.
• Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Insure comfort, dignity, privacy and perform related CNA duties such as feed, bath, dress, groom, move patients or change linens.
• Provide transfer or transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as required.
• Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance.
• Follow established policies, procedures and standards for patient care.
• Clean unit as assigned by professional staff, including equipment such as, beds, IV poles and wheelchairs.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient medical record.
• Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat and rehabilitate.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, family members, guests and other members of the health care team.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or training which results in certification as nursing assistant per state requirements required.
• Previous experience in behavioral health setting knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or license, per state requirements.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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