Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide nursing care to patients.

Obtain vital signs, urine samples and weights.

Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning.

Provide personal care assistance to patients.

Follow established policies, procedures and standards for patient care.

Insure comfort, dignity, privacy and perform related CNA duties such as feed, bath, dress, groom, move patients or change linens.

May transfer or transport patients.

Clean unit as assigned by professional staff, including equipment such as, beds, IV poles and wheelchairs.

Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient medical record.

Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat and rehabilitate.

Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, their family members, guests and other members of the health care team.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent with additional education or training which results in certification as nursing assistant per state requirements. Previous experience in behavioral health setting knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)