NURSING ASST (CERT)

Spring Mountain Treatment Center; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 2,204,000 - 3,306,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401K with company match

Student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Spring Mountain Treatment Center in Las Vegas is seeking a PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our inpatient behavioral health team. The CNA will support patients with daily living activities, documentation, and safety in a structured milieu.

Responsibilities include supervising patient activities, performing observations, transferring, recording vitals, and applying de‑escalation techniques under supervision. A compassionate, patient‑centered approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Active CNA license from the Nevada State Nursing Board.
• 1–3 years of behavioral health/mental health experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and assist with transfers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient well-being and a structured environment under supervision.
• Complete frequent patient observations as assigned.
• Assist with transferring, lifting, and positioning.
• Record vital signs, height, weight, and other measurements.
• Engage with patients to support treatment goals.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and manage emotions safely.
• Reinforce patient skills learned from nurses and therapists.
• Provide daily CNA duties including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and linens.
• Coordinate patient transportation as needed.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional, empathetic attitude and address patient concerns.

Skills

Communication

Observation skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

CNA Certification (NV)

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Basic PC skills

Job description

Responsibilities

Spring Mountain Treatment Center is a 110-bed mental health facility providing acute crisis stabilization services for adults, teens, and children in a secure inpatient setting since 2001. Our individualized treatment includes a structured, therapeutic environment, intensive physician involvement and oversight, and daily group and educational programs. We provide a caring and healthy environment that gives individuals a chance to make positive changes.

Website: https://www.springmountaintreatmentcenter.com

Spring Mountain Treatment Center is currently seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as a PRN Certified Nursing Assistant. (CNA). Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is the clinical staff member who has interaction with patients on a daily basis. They present good communication and observation skills as well as the ability to accurately process and document information. The CNA provides structure and safety to the milieu environment as directed by hospital and unit procedures and manages patient behavior effectively. The CNA instructs, assists, and supervises patients in activities of daily living and provides services that support nurses, teachers, activity therapists, and other departments in various activities. They present good communication skills.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
• Complete patient observation rounds timely. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
• Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Follow established policies, procedures and standards for patient care.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefits & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off (full-time and part-time positions)
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (full-time and part-time positions)
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must have an active CNA license from the Nevada State Nursing Board
• 1–3 years of behavioral health/mental health experience required
• Obtain BLS Basic Life Support certification
• Good communication skills, i.e., reading, writing, and speaking
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Basic PC knowledge and medical terminology
• Good leadership qualities which includes self-control, patience, and empathy
• New hires are required to attend 1 full week of New Employee Orientation on day shift, normally 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
• Must successfully pass background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check)

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.