Night Shift Psychiatric Care Tech / CNA (12h)

Virginia AG; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Weekend/holiday supplements

Job summary

SWVMHI in Marion, VA seeks Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNAs to support its Nursing Services Team on 12-hour PM shifts. The role includes working weekends every other week, with shift differentials and holiday supplements.

You will assist nurses, monitor patient status, document observations in the electronic health record, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment on adult acute, geriatric, and rehab units. CPR certification will be pursued during probation.

Qualifications

• Maintain CNA certification in good standing with the VA State Board of Nursing.
• Experience in psychiatric or long-term care settings preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
• Create healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit, and Extended Rehabilitation Service unit.
• Observe and report feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical condition, emotional well-being, and other situations documenting and communicating using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery.
• Demonstrate competencies as defined on the CNA competency assessment.
• Carry out responsibilities of the position.

Skills

CPR certification

English literacy

Observation & reporting

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA certification in progress

Job description

SWVMHI in Marion, VA seeks Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNAs to support its Nursing Services Team on 12-hour PM shifts. The role includes working weekends every other week, with shift differentials and holiday supplements.

You will assist nurses, monitor patient status, document observations in the electronic health record, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment on adult acute, geriatric, and rehab units. CPR certification will be pursued during probation.