(Archived) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Inpatient Psychiatry

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Inpatient Psychiatry job in San Antonio, Texas.

The position is a civilian position within the extensive military medical system. Civilian and military personnel work together in hospitals and clinics providing a full range of services to the active duty military service members, military retirees, and their families.

Our employees are our best assets! Come join our team of healthcare professionals where you are valued.

• Full-time hours
• PTO - fantastic accrual rate
• Paid holidays
• Competitive Employment Package

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Inpatient Psychiatry Job Overview:

• Variable shifts, including weekends and holidays, supporting services at a 24/7 inpatient facility
• Assisting in controlling aggressive or disruptive patients utilizing Preventive Management of Disruptive Behavior techniques.
• Assists in specialized treatment and rehabilitation of mental health patients.
• Assists professional staff with identifying mental health and nursing diagnosis treatment patient education and disposition planning.
• Observes, monitors, records and reports on patient's progress and documents observations of behavior, Activities of Daily Living, and therapeutic progress.
• Institutes precautionary measures to prevent patient injury, suicide or elopement.
• Participates in supportive group therapy.
• Assists RN with manual restraints and application of mechanical restraints.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Inpatient PsychiatryJob Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association
• Minimum of six (6) months within the last two (2) years CNA experience in a Mental Health unit
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques
• Knowledge of psychological state, growth, and developmental stages, changes in body image, and risks specific to the young adult through geriatric stage.
• Knowledge of general mental health nursing principles and practices; mental health diagnosis; medical nursing and mental health terminology; personality development; communication process; specialized treatment techniques; psychopathology; adjustment mechanism; anatomy and physiology; normal and interviewing techniques, diagnostic nomenclature; psychopharmacology; medical ethics; crisis intervention; medical records administration and documentation and medical supplies.

Position contingent on contract award with a mid-Summer start date. Incumbents HIGHLY encourage to contact us! Come join our team of healthcare professionals!