NURSING ASST (CERT)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Student loan refinancing

Tuition savings

Career development

Pet insurance

Benefits website access

Job summary

Spring Mountain Treatment Center, a 110-bed mental health facility, seeks a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant to support adults, teens, and children in an inpatient setting. The CNA will assist nurses, observe patients, document data, and ensure safety and comfort under supervision.

Responsibilities include vital signs, daily living activities support, de-escalation, and transportation coordination. The role emphasizes compassionate care and adherence to hospital procedures, with strong

Qualifications

• Must have CNA license in Nevada and high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in psychiatric/patient care is preferred.
• Good communication and documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure well-being of patients in a structured environment under supervision.
• Perform patient observation rounds and document vital signs as assigned.
• Assist with transferring, lifting, and turning patients.
• Engage patients in activities to support treatment goals.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and assist with seclusion/restraints if necessary.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and report changes to the team.
• Reinforce learned skills and promote wellness with patients.
• Provide CNA duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and linens care.
• Coordinate patient transfer or transportation as needed.
• Follow established policies and procedures for patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Documentation

Patient interaction

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA license (Nevada)

B.S./B.A in behavioral health science preferred

Tools

Basic PC knowledge

Medical terminology

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 full-time 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/Reponsibilities:

• 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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Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must have an active CNA license from the Nevada State Nursing Board
• B.S/B.A in behavioral health science preferred
• One year of experience in a psychiatric setting/patient care preferred
• 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.