Night CNA: Behavioral Health Tech for Patient Care

Touchette-Regional-Hospital; Cahokia Heights (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Touchette Regional Hospital in Cahokia Heights, IL seeks a Behavioral Health Tech (Night Tech/CNA) to support nursing staff in meeting biopsychosocial needs as part of the treatment team.

The role requires providing direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, documenting client information, and assisting with safety and de-escalation as directed. A high school diploma is required; BLS certification within 6 months is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years experience in a health care or related setting required.
• Certification not required.
• BLS certification within 6 months of employment.
• Crisis de-escalation certification annually or as recommended by leadership.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care activities as directed by the licensed nursing staff.
• Assumes responsibility for clients assigned.
• Communicates client status and any changes in condition to Charge nurse in a timely manner.
• Responds promptly and cooperatively to direction given by licensed staff.
• Records client information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Takes and records vital signs and glucose testing including quality controls.
• Records clients’ food intake, output, hours of sleep as appropriate.
• Monitors clients and documents according to risk precautions.
• Maintains a safe environment monitoring for contraband.
• Attends in-services, training, and meetings as required.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings.
• Adheres to staffing and scheduling policy and overtime rules.
• Follows chain of command resolving issues.
• Maintains an active role in customer service.
• Precepts and trains other employees as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years healthcare experience

BLS certification within 6 months

Crisis de-escalation certification

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Touchette Regional Hospital in Cahokia Heights, IL seeks a Behavioral Health Tech (Night Tech/CNA) to support nursing staff in meeting biopsychosocial needs as part of the treatment team.

The role requires providing direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, documenting client information, and assisting with safety and de-escalation as directed. A high school diploma is required; BLS certification within 6 months is expected.