Mental Health Patient Care Technician (CNA) - Emergency Dept - PT - Nights

The role

This person provides direct care to mental health patients in the Emergency Department. They collaborate with the health care team to perform basic nursing care and complete tasks delegated by the assigned nurse.

What you will do

• Assists with intake and admissions for mental health patients.
• Provides direct care including personal hygiene and safety measures.
• Maintains a supportive presence in the common area and assists with identifying escalating events.
• Recognizes and reports patient changes or complaints to the assigned nurse.
• Prioritizes patient discharge by assisting with dressing and gathering belongings.
• Participates in patient care including vital signs and data collection.
• Obtains specimens as requested.
• Assists patients with mobilization and positioning.
• Transports medications and patients according to policy.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment on the unit.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
• Crisis Prevention Intervention(CPI) within 30 days of hire
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly

Nice to have

• One year of experience as a CNA in acute care setting
• Experience in acute psychiatric environment, either ED or inpatient psychiatric unit

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

About the company

Luminis Health provides health care through a team-based approach.