Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNAs - PM Shift

Job Duties

SWVMHI in Marion, VA is recruiting for 12-hour, PM Shift Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNAs to join its talented and dedicated Nursing Services Team. Position Hours: 6:30 p.m.- 7:00 a.m. Working at Least Every Other Weekend Shift Differentials and Weekend/Holiday Supplements Available

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurses By Providing quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment
• Creating healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit, and Extended Rehabilitation Service unit
• Observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical condition, emotional well-being, and other situations
• Documenting and communicating using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery

Qualifications

• KSAs and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work
• Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe patient behavior by observing, interacting, and listening
• Ability to read, write and speak in the English language
• Ability to observe, report and document changes in patients’ mental, physical and behavioral status
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to maintain all required orientation and annual competencies
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers and patients from varied backgrounds using effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to recognize the need and ask for help or assistance in providing care and treatment
• Ability to give and receive effective feedback and perform as a member of a team
• Ability to administer CPR and perform Therapeutic Options approved physical interventions
• Ability to work overtime hours, rotating weekends, and holidays
• Ability to use email and electronic health records

Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic treatment measures to promote mental health appropriate to the adult, developmentally disabled or impaired, and/or geriatric populations
• Knowledge of personal care needs and activities of daily living
• Ability to work overtime in a staffing emergency
• Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) certification in good standing with the VA State Board of Nursing

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care or correction setting is preferred
• A High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• A Valid Driver's License preferred