MENTAL HEALTH TECH I

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health seeks a skilled CNA to support patients in psychiatric, chemical dependency, youth and geriatric programs at the Carson City Crisis Center. Under supervision, you will aid with basic nursing tasks and daily activities.

You will assist with routine procedures, monitor patient safety and participate in care planning as directed by the RN and Department Manager.

Qualifications

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Minimum one year experience in health care as a CNA or equivalent clinical position.
• Current CNA certification with Nevada State Board of Nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health related field.
• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) certified.
• Complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in nursing care for mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, cognitively impaired and/or those seeking treatment for chemical dependency.
• Assist patients with bathing, dressing and grooming; promote hygiene and clean living areas.
• Perform routine procedures per RN instructions (e.g., wound care, specimen collection) and document observations.
• Orient patients to hospital routines and encourage participation in programs.
• Monitor patients to prevent wandering or self-harm; perform 15-minute checks and 1:1 observations.
• Report abnormal observations to RN and care team.
• Assist with meals and document intake; escort to off-site appointments.
• Record vital signs and communicate results to RN.
• Work as part of a team to provide therapeutic care.
• Familiar with medical, psychiatric and chemical dependency terminology.

Skills

BLS Certification

CNA Experience

CIT Certification

Education

Nevada CNA Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health

Job description

US:NV:Carson City | Technicians | Full Time

Posted 9 days ago

Description

US:NV:Carson City BHS Mallory Crisis Center

Full Time Day Shift

Summary

Under the direction of the Department Manager and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists patients in the psychiatric, chemical dependency, youth, and geriatric programs.

Qualifications

Required

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

Preferred

Minimum one (1) year experience in health care as a CNA or equivalent clinical position

Current CNA certification with Nevada State Board of Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health related field

• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) certified, through the Sheriff's Department
• Successfully complete the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within six (6) months of hire or position entry

Essential Functions

• Assists in nursing care for mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, cognitively impaired and/or those patients seeking treatment for chemical dependency.
• Assists patients in bathing, dressing, and grooming as needed. Encourages patients to maintain personal hygiene and keep living and group areas clean and orderly.
• Performs routine procedures per RN instructions such as collecting urine specimens, providing ice and heat packs, and assisting RN's with basic procedures (i.e. wound care, turning patients for physical exam, etc.)
• Orients patients to the hospital routine and environment. Encourages patient participation in our programs.
• Observes patients to protect from wandering, self-harm, and harming of others. Documents Q 15 minute checks, performs line of sight observation, and 1 to 1 observation.
• Documents and reports abnormal observations in behavior or physical condition to the RN and care team as necessary.
• Feeds patients or encourages them to eat. Documents and reports when patients reject food or drink or consume excessive food or drink.
• Escort patients to off-site medical, dental, or other approved appointments.
• Take and record patients’ vital signs and report abnormal findings to the RN.
• Works effectively as a team member to provide efficient and therapeutic care for our patients.
• Is familiar with basic medical, psychiatric, and chemical dependency terminology.
• Responsible for accurate data entry when admitting and assigning patient rooms and patient types.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.