PSYCHIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT

U.S. Department of Defense; Hawaii; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government healthcare provider in Hawaii is seeking a candidate to manage equipment inventory and assist with patient care in a psychological services department. Responsibilities include providing addiction education and supporting various medical procedures. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. This position also has a mandatory influenza vaccination requirement.

Qualifications

• Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment inventory for the clinic.
• Assist with physical examinations and glucose monitoring.
• Provide addiction education to patients.

Job description

About the Position

This position is located at the Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic Psychology Services Department on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Duties

• Manage equipment inventory, ensure ward/unit equipment is in proper working order.
• Take and record vital signs; collect and deliver specimens; assist with physical examinations and glucose monitoring; assist with administering psychological tests.
• Process patients for outpatient appointments or admission, searching belongings for contraband weapons, drugs, or alcohol.
• Manage patients returning from electrical convulsive therapy (ECT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) or other procedures.
• Conduct clinic or ward inspections for incoming shifts; maintains safety measures.
• Provide addiction education to assist patients in gaining a better understanding and acceptance of the addictive disease process.

Requirements

• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
• Immunization screening is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.