CNA - Behavioral Health (Day Shift, Full Benefits)

Northern Nevada Health System; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our adult behavioral health program in Northwest Reno.

This full-time CNA position provides safe, competent patient care, supports the healthcare team, and uses Patient Centered Care as the foundation. A day shift schedule, full benefits, and opportunities for ongoing education are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited C.N.A program.
• Current Nevada C.N.A. license
• Current BLS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Completes Bedside shift report in the room at the beginning and end of each shift. Ensures patient is provided with the names and contact numbers for members of the care team on the communication board every shift.
• Meets with Supervising RN at the beginning of each shift to receive delegation of tasks.
• Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care.
• Follows facility policies and procedures to promote patient safety (i.e. safe environment, equipment safety practices, radiation safety, fire prevention, etc.).
• Adheres to fall precautions by performing/assisting patients with toileting/ADL care and never leaving the patient alone. If assistance is needed, CNA is able to ask/call or help while remaining with the patient.

Education

Nevada CNA license

BLS certificate

Job description

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our adult behavioral health program in Northwest Reno.

This full-time CNA position provides safe, competent patient care, supports the healthcare team, and uses Patient Centered Care as the foundation. A day shift schedule, full benefits, and opportunities for ongoing education are available.