Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) - Behavioral Health

Job Description:

Job Title: Nursing Assistant

Dept: Behavioral Health

First Shift - PRN

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant - Behavioral Health

• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the behavioral health (BH) Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides routine, direct patient care within their scope of practice to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.
• The BH CNA has knowledge, training and skill sets specific to populations of people with mental health and substance use diagnoses.
• Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.
• Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently.
• Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Requirements:

• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education OR 30 college credit hours
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (must be obtained within three months of hire)