Psychiatric Trials CNA — De-Escalation & Direct Care

White Coat Healthcare Staffing Service; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants for a PRN role in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This position involves direct contact with psychiatric patients in clinical trials. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, conducting group sessions, performing vital signs monitoring, and gathering patient medical histories. Prior experience with major mental illnesses is preferred. Candidates will need strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with persons with major mental illnesses preferred.
• Proven ability to de-escalate upset patients.
• Capability to perform orthostatic vital signs collection if trained.

Responsibilities

• Report to charge person and follow their guidance.
• Conduct groups as needed for study participants.
• Assist clients with meal provisions according to study protocol.
• Gather medical and psychiatric history from subjects.

Skills

Experience with psychiatric patients

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Ability to assist with ADLs

Job description

A healthcare staffing organization is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants for a PRN role in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This position involves direct contact with psychiatric patients in clinical trials. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, conducting group sessions, performing vital signs monitoring, and gathering patient medical histories. Prior experience with major mental illnesses is preferred. Candidates will need strong communication and problem-solving skills.