Psychiatric Nursing Assistant – Direct Care Specialist

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Virginia is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (Direct Service Associate III) to provide direct patient care at Catawba Hospital.

The role focuses on adult and geriatric psychiatric patients with shift differentials and adherence to treatment policies. Successful candidates will assist with ADLs and report observations to licensed nurses.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed staff.
• Follow instructions and report observations to licensed nurse promptly.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Demonstrate competencies per Competency Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients.
• Adhere to care and treatment policies and procedures.
• Report observations of bio-psychosocial needs to licensed nurse.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to population-specific needs and competencies.

Skills

Direct patient care

Follow instructions

ADL support

Behavioral health knowledge

Job description

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Virginia is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (Direct Service Associate III) to provide direct patient care at Catawba Hospital.

The role focuses on adult and geriatric psychiatric patients with shift differentials and adherence to treatment policies. Successful candidates will assist with ADLs and report observations to licensed nurses.