Certified Nursing Assistant Nights - Full-time / Part-time

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion

Wekiva Springs Center is a 68-bed acute behavioral health hospital providing quality care in a gender-specific program for men and women. We provide treatment for mental health, addictions and dual diagnosis concerns in a warm and caring atmosphere near I-95 and J Turner Butler in Southside area. Job Duties for a Mental Health Associate include the following:

Maintains a professional demeanor at all times and responds to patients, families, co-workers, and community partners in a courteous, respectful manner

Works efficiently without direct supervision of each task

Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned

Acts as a positive role model to all staff and patients

Responds to others on unit in a helpful manner, especially in times of increased patient acuity or short staffing situations

Makes time for 1:1 supervision and special assignments

Knows location and condition of patients at all times

Obtains specimens from patients when assigned and prepares them for transport to the lab

Assists patients with personal hygiene as needed

Uses proper body mechanics when moving, transporting and/or lifting patients

Manages group of patients in outside activities, i.e., outings, walks, etc.

Drives patients to outside appointments (if a hospital-approved van driver)

Assists in the management of behavior and control of destructive behavior

Knows and applies procedures related to Seclusion/Restraint of patients

Recognizes signs of impaired social interaction and motivates patients toward desired cooperation

Reports patient education deficits to nurse

Facilitates patient attendance to designated programming

Teaches alternatives to destructive behavior

Instructs patient in the care of his/her physical surroundings, including the upkeep of rooms and common areas

Has basic knowledge of chemical dependency and 12 step program

Reinforces discharge plans

Assists packing and collection of all personal items at discharge

Charts objectively in BIRP format maintaining the integrity and continuity of nursing care and treatment team plans

Facilitates organized activities such as community meeting or wrap-up session

Reports all changes in behavior, mood, affect, and thought content to the nurse and documents in the chart

Assesses patient's sleeping patterns and assists in establishing conditions conducive to restful sleep

Collects physical perimeter information to include vital signs, height and weight

Recognizes alterations in nutritional patterns and reports to RN especially with geriatric and CD patients

Recognizes differences between dementia, psychosis and behavioral disorders

Provides information on patient behavior for daily shift record and level evaluation

Anticipates/interprets patient's aggressive behavior to prevent crisis behavior

Checks patient and belongings for contraband and manages the patient's valuables and belongings according to hospital policy

Conducts quality 15-minute checks and appropriately conduct patient observations

Qualified candidates must have the following:

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant or has an Associates Degree in Psychology

Must have 2 years working experience working with menal health patients in an inpatient setting

Must be skilled and willing to assist with daily living tasks

Must be able to assist in verbally de-escalating patients and assist in physical holds if needed

Must be able to manuever throughout the facility and grounds in order to ensure that patients are properly monitored at all times

Prefer someone who is proficient in doing vital signs

Must be able to effectively communicate with the patients, family members, fellow staff and physicians

Must have good critical skills in order to report any behavioral or medical issues to the nursing staff

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