CNA/PATIENT CARE TECH, Behavioral Health Unit, Per Diem

Job Description

Responsibilities

Northwest Specialty Hospital , an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 3 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services.

The adult behavioral health services offered is an expansion to our current and older program at NNMC. The new program will offer behavioral health services to all adults years and older. The department is managed through a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients will experience an individualized care plan, inclusive of individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a -hour secure, compassionate environment.

This CNA / Patient Care Tech opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient flexible schedule. We are looking for a dynamic CNA/Patient Care Tech to provide safe, competent nursing assistant care for our patients.You will also provide professional support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Completes Bedside shift report in the room at the beginning and end of each shift. Ensures patient is provided with the names and contact numbers for members of the care team on the communication board every shift.
• Meets with Supervising RN at the beginning of each shift to receive delegation of tasks.
• Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care.
• Follows facility policies and procedures to promote patient safety (i.e. safe environment, equipment safety practices, radiation safety, fire prevention, etc.).
• Adheres to fall precautions by performing/assisting patients with toileting/ADL care and never leaving the patient alone. If assistance is needed, CNA is able to ask/call or help while remaining with the patient.

Benefits for full and part time employees:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services:

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited C.N.A program
• Current Nevada C.N.A. license.
• Current BLS certificate.