PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Days

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments.

About the role

The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses. MHTs assist patients in daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. They ensure a safe, therapeutic environment and provide crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with completion, filing, and retrieval of medical records
• Direct patient care including bathing, dressing, and walking
• Transport patients and equipment
• Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor
• Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital
• Participate and assist with recreational and therapeutic activities for patients

Requirements

• One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred
• Certified as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) required
• CPI certification required (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers
• CMS Restraint and Seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers
• CPR certification not required upon hire, but training will be provided yearly (MHTs will always work with a CPR-certified nurse while on the floor)
• Position may require unscheduled overtime, after-hours, and weekend work
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
• Travel required

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds