psychiatric nursing assistant

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

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Functional Title: </b>Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II - Client Transportation<br>
<b>Job Title: </b>Psychiatric Nursing Asst II<br>
<b>Agency: </b>Health &amp; Human Services Comm<br>
<b>Department: </b>Client Transportation Unit<br>
<b>Posting Number: </b>15695<br>
<b>Closing Date: </b>04/21/2026<br>
<b>Posting Audience: </b>Internal and External<br>
<b>Occupational Category: </b>Healthcare Support<br>
<b>Salary Range: </b>$3,047.58<b> </b>- $4,149.83<br>
<b>Pay Frequency: </b>Monthly<br>
<b>Salary Group: </b>TEXAS-A-12<br>
<b>Shift: </b>Day<br>
<b>Additional Shift:</b><br>
<b>Telework: </b>Not Eligible for Telework<br>
<b>Travel: </b>Up to 40%<br>
<b>Regular/Temporary: </b>Regular<br>
<b>Full Time/Part Time: </b>Full time<br>
<b>FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:</b> Nonexempt<br>
<b>Facility Location:</b> Austin State Hospital<br>
<b>Job Location City:</b> AUSTIN<br>
<b>Job Location Address:</b> 4110 GUADALUPE<br>
<b>Other Locations:</b>
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<b>MOS Codes:</b> 4C0X1,68X,HM</p><br>
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Brief Job Description:</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people&rsquo;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II (PNA II)- Client Transportation, performs moderately complex (journey-level) rehabilitative patient care services work. Provides patient care services under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide quality psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient setting. Work involves transportation and escort of patients both on and off grounds for activities and appointments. Providing emergency, health, and personal care services to patients; observing, reporting, and documenting, in an electronic record, patient conditions and behaviors; interacting with patients therapeutically. Performs delegated nursing duties commensurate with competency. Performs routine on unit PNA II duties when transportation services are not needed and as required for staffing needs. May provide guidance to the PNA Is. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Completion of work requires the performance of moderately complex duties, while decision making is based on well-defined guidelines. The PNA II has no personal financial responsibility but is accountable for making purchases with state gasoline credit cards and appropriately utilizes state monies for the purchase of patient meals as outlined in facility and state policy. Must understand that duties, location of work, and shift patterns are subject to change as determined by the administration to meet the needs of the hospital. Must understand that duties may include exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. This employee has full access to a limited set of records in accordance with HIPPA regulations.</div><div></div><div><br>
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency&rsquo;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.</div><div><br>
</div><div>Provides transportation/escort service to patients by providing therapeutic support, remaining with patients at outside appointments and ensuring patient arrival with belongings and appropriate documents.</div><div></div><div><br>
Demonstrates responsible behavior in the handling of motor vehicles following state regulated traffic laws and driving in a safe manner to ensure the safety and well-being of patients during transport.</div><div></div><div><br>
Reports information regarding patient status, transportation/escort issues, unsafe conditions, etc. to supervisor and/or other departments/agencies to ensure safety, continuity, and appropriate level of care.</div><div></div><div><br>
Uses basic computer skills, documentation skills, and reporting procedures to communicate patient care information clearly and concisely in a timely manner.</div><div></div><div><br>
Demonstrates sound judgment in making purchases with state gasoline credit cards and appropriately utilizes state monies for the purchase of patient meals as outlined in facility and state policy.</div><div></div><div><br>
Completes check sheet daily and reports vehicle issues to supervisor and/or fleet management. Cleans vehicle after every trip and maintains vehicle mileage log.</div><div></div><div><br>
Monitors patients as assigned to respond appropriately to ensure patient safety. Performs CPR techniques correctly and safely according to the specifications of the American Heart Association.</div><div></div><div><br>
Utilizes therapeutic communication skills in interactions with patients and interacts with patients in a caring, respectful manner to promote the healing process and return of the patient to the least restrictive environment.</div><div></div><div><br>
Performs routine PNA duties on patient care unit as needed and assigned including promoting safety by continuous monitoring of environment, responding effectively to emergency situations, facilitating, and assisting with programming, and assisting licensed nurse with any delegated task.</div><div></div><div><br>
Serves as preceptor and provides guidance to PNAI's as assigned.</div><div></div><div><br>
Serves on unit hospital committees as appointed.</div><div></div><div><br>
In the event of unauthorized departure, this staff is expected to call local PD and the hospital immediately.</div><div></div><div><br>
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency&rsquo;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Knowledge and understanding of client&rsquo;s rights.</div><div>
Must be physically and mentally able to perform Treatment Intervention and Preventative Strategies (TIPS),
</div><div>Heimlich maneuver and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).</div><div></div><div><br>
Skill in basic reading, writing and arithmetic.</div><div>
Skill in observing and evaluating behavior changes in individuals served in a psychiatric setting.</div><div>
Skill in verbal communication to divert the behavior of individuals who have differing abilities to understand and to respond.</div><div>
Skill in verbal and written communication to effectively communicate with hospital personnel, patients and the public when accompanying individuals to scheduled activities/appointments.</div><div>
Ability to pass an agency provided defensive driving course.</div><div>
Knowledge and understanding of Texas traffic laws.</div><div>
Must be able to work closely with psychiatric patients.</div><div>
Must be able to assist physically compromised patients.</div><div>
Basic computer skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment.</div><div></div><div><br>
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.</div><div>
Ability to lift, carry, pull, and push over 70 pounds.</div><div>
Ability to read, write, and count.</div><div>
Ability to identify and ensure correction of motor vehicle problems.</div><div>
Ability to follow appropriate procedures when involved in an unexpected occurrence such as a motor vehicle accident while transporting patients.</div><div>
Ability to respond appropriately to medical emergencies (heart attack, seizure, etc.) while in transport.</div><div>
Ability to make decisions independently.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.</div><div></div><div><br>
CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification for CPR within the first 60 days of employment.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Initial Screening Criteria:</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Twelve (12) months&rsquo; work experience required.</div><div></div><div><br>
Twelve (12) months&rsquo; direct care experience is preferred.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Additional Information:</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.</div><div><br>
</div><div>All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.</div><div></div><div><br>
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.</div><div></div><div><br>
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.</div>
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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans</b>:</p><p>
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor&rsquo;s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
ADA Accommodations:</b></p><p>
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:</b></p><p>
Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.</p><p></p><p><br>
HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form</p><p><b>
Telework Disclaimer:</b></p><p>
This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.</p></div>

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II - Client Transportation

SummitRidge Hospital

<div>Responsibilities:
<p><b>
PT Day Shift- 6:45am-7:15pm</b></p><p><b>
Every other weekend requirement</b></p><p></p><p><br>
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced <b>Patient Care Tech (CNA)</b>, preferably with recent behavioral health experience, to assist the professional, registered nurse (RN) in performing direct and indirect nursing activities for patients of various adult age groups. The Patient Care Tech (CNA) also provides for the general comfort, safety and well-being of the patients in our care and supports the general functions of the nursing units.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
SummitRidge Hospital</b><b> </b>&ndash;is a place for Healing and Hope! Our behavioral health psychiatric hospital is in Lawrenceville (about 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta). We provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to adolescents, adults, and seniors, in addition to partial hospitalization and other outpatient programs (includes a location in Athens).</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Benefit Highlights:</b></p><ul><li>
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans</li><li>
401(k) with Company Match</li><li>
Employee Stock Purchase Program</li><li>
Competitive Compensation &amp; Paid Time Off</li><li>
Disability, Life, Pet Insurance and much more!</li></ul><p>
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com</p><p></p><p><b><br>
About Universal Health Services</b></p><p>
One of the nation&rsquo;s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America&rsquo;s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com</p>
Qualifications:
<p><b>
Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
High school diploma or GED equivalent</li><li>
Completion of nursing assistant course (or comparable certification); OR</li><li>
Currently enrolled in an approved RN, LPN or EMT program and completion of nursing fundamentals course or equivalent; OR</li><li>
Completion of nursing fundamentals course with documentation of completion from school; OR</li><li>
Good verbal communication skills</li></ul><div><b>
EEO Statement</b></div><p>
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
</p><p>We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.</p><div><b>
Notice</b></div><p>
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.</p></div>

PATIENT CARE TECH, PT Days

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Nursing Assistant

Denton County MHMR Center

<div><p><b>General Description</b></p>
<p>The Psychiatric Clinic Assistant (PCA) works under the leadership of the Clinic Support Supervisor and within federal, state, and local guidelines. The PCA performs entry-level to routine habilitative and rehabilitative patient care services work. Work involves providing health and personal care services to patients; observing, reporting, and documenting patient conditions and behaviors; and intervening in medical and/or psychiatric emergencies.
</p><p>The PCA works collaboratively with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Front Desk, and other center staff to coordinate services provided to clients in the MH Psychiatric clinic.
</p><p>Works under close supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.</p>
<p><b>
Education, Training, and Experience
</b></p><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent required.</li>
<li>Six (6) months prior experience in a clinical setting and Mental Health experience preferred.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Registration, Certification, Licensure, and Other Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Must have and maintain a background and criminal history free from any disqualifying offenses as outlined by the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) and the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).</li>
<li>Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
</li></ul><p>o Individuals with an out-of-state driver's license must be able to obtain a driver's license in the state of Texas within thirty (30) days.
</p> <ul><li>Successful completion of all position-specific training within thirty (30) days of employment is required.</li></ul>
<p><b>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></p>
<ul><li> Knowledge of patient care techniques and of treatment, therapy, and developmental programs.</li><li>
 Skill in the use of computers and applicable computer software, including Microsoft Office and electronic health records.</li><li>
 Ability to provide patient care, administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and to perform PMAB.</li><li>
 Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, and treat all individuals served and staff with respect.</li><li>
 Ability to work at the Denton Outpatient Clinic, Flower Mound Outpatient Clinic, Crisis Outpatient Clinic, or Morse Outpatient Clinic..</li><li>
 Ability to display regular and reliable (in-person, if required) attendance.
</li><li> Understanding and practice of Trauma Informed Care principles.</li></ul>
<p><b>Essential Duties</b></p>
<p><i>
The following list outlines key responsibilities for the position; however, it is not exhaustive and does not encompass all responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.</i></p>
<p>
1. Ensures that clients are seen in the psychiatric clinic for scheduled and standby appointments in a timely manner by working closely with the Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Case Managers, and Front Desk Staff.</p>
<p>
o Answers phone or instant message notifications from front desk staff communicating client's arrival.</p>
<p>
o Maintains provider's schedule highlighting clients who have arrived, didn't show, who canceled, or are late.</p>
<p>
o Communicates with provider regarding client status, such as when they are checked in, if they are with a case manager, etc.</p>
<p>
o Communicates with provider and nursing staff about availability to add client to the schedule.</p>
<p>
o Follows up on requests from provider to locate client information, such as hospital discharge paperwork or medication lists.</p>
<p>
o Contacts case managers, nurses, or other staff for assistance or information as directed by the provider.</p>
<p>
o Follow clinic procedures for contacting clients who missed their provider appointments.
</p><p>2. Prepares provider schedules and clients' documents for the physicians or nurse practitioners on a daily basis. Ensures the documentation is completed accurately according to DCMHMR's policies and procedures.</p>
<p>
o Prepares the provider's schedule by notating clients' preferred names and pronouns, dates of birth, any Prescription Assistance Program (PAP) meds that may be at the clinic, center paperwork that may be expiring soon or expired (such as TRR and CCA), any clinic paperwork that needs to be updated (such as medication consents, standing lab orders, etc) and any other relevant information.</p>
<p>
o Ensures client documents are available for provider, such as previous provider note, crisis screenings, hospital discharge paperwork, CRU paperwork, intake assessment, and lab results.</p>
<p>
3. Educates clients on clinic guidelines, including but not limited to contacting the nurse line, lab work, ordering refills, and the crisis line.</p>
<p>
o Educates clients using clinic guidelines handout on how to contact nurse, schedule appointments, CPL lab facilities with fasting rules, ordering refills and crisis line.</p>
<p>
4. Checks each client in and out of the Psychiatric Clinic following clinic procedures.
</p><p>o Checks vital signs as delegated by a doctor or nurse, per protocol and documents promptly in clients' records.
</p><p>o Promptly reports any vital signs to the Nurse in Charge (NIC) or desginee that are out of normal range.</p>
<p>
o Completes PHQ-9 or other questionnaires and enters in clients' records promptly.
</p><p>o Ensures client paperwork is filed out completely by the client, such as Med Profile Updates, and assists with completion if needed.
</p>
<p>o Communicates with provider regarding client status, such as if check in is delayed due to client needing assistance with paperwork.</p>
<p>
o Coordinates with remote providers and sets clients up in telepsych rooms for their appointments.</p>
<p>
o Upon completion of telepsych appointments, escorts clients from telepsych room to lobby when notified by provider.</p>
<p>
o Obtains client signatures on medication consents, release of information forms (consents), and other forms as needed as directed by the provider.</p>
<p>
o Enters lab orders into the lab web portal as directed by the provider and prints to the front desk printer to be given to client</p>
<p>
5. Cleans check in/telepsych rooms and shuts down telepsych computers at the end of the day as assigned.</p>
<p>
6. Processes labs and other documents from assigned providers' folders in a timely manner.</p>
<p>
o Mails abnormal lab letters and lab results to clients as directed, and documents in clients' records.</p>
<p>
o Mails missed appointment letters to clients who miss provider appointments within two business days.</p>
<p>
o Sends completed/signed documents to medical records to be filed on a daily basis and removes from the providers folders according to clinic procedures.</p>
<p>
o Coordinates with provider to remove or organize other files as needed.</p>
<p>
7. Processes prior authorization requests for prescription coverage as assigned in a timely manner.</p>
<p>
o Initiates prior authorization request for medication phone, fax, or online within one business day when assigned.</p>
<p>
o Reports coverage determination results to pharmacy and client in timely manner.
</p><p>o Documents prior authorization requests and responses in clients' records.</p>
<p>
o Processes appeals requests within two business days.</p>
<p>
o Contacts supervisors and/or providers for assistance and clarification when needed.</p>
<p>
8. Completes audits and reports as assigned, which may include but not limited to:</p>
<p>
o PCA chart audits</p>
<p>
o Clozaril audit</p>
<p>
o No show letter audit</p>
<p>
9. Perform additional duties as deemed necessary by supervisor within designated timeframes. These duties may include:</p>
<p>
o Answers Eval Phone as assigned and accurately schedules client evaluation appointments following clinic procedures.
</p><p>o Processes Clozaril labs.</p>
<p>
o Assists providers in filling out forms or drafting letters for clients and ensures appropriate consents are on file.
</p><p>o Documents calls from the nurse line and returns call or refers to the appropriate staff in a timely manner.</p>
<p>
o Observes self-medication as assigned (must complete training and be signed off by Director of Nursing or designee).</p>
<p>
10. Provides emergency intervention when necessary, according to Department of Human Services (DHS) and Center Policies and Procedures.
</p><p>o Provides verbal Prevention Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB) intervention correctly when necessary.
</p><p>o Provides Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in an emergency until other medical aid arrives.
</p><p>o Provides emergency and non-emergency first aid until professional aid arrives or as directed by a licensed medical professional.</p>
<p>
o Provides emergency and non-emergency first aid effectively until first responders arrive.</p>
<p>
o Provides Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR in an emergency until other medical aid arrives.</p>
<p>
o Provides verbal prevention management of aggressive behavior when necessary and does so effectively.</p>
<p>
11. Participates in the Center's Zero Suicide Initiative.</p>
<p>
o Supports individuals experiencing a crisis by promptly connecting them with appropriate Center programs, such as the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT), Psychiatric Triage, Crisis Prevention services, and/or other applicable resources. Ensures seamless coordination to facilitate timely intervention.</p>
<p>
o Remains with individuals, when deemed safe, to provide support and maintain a calm environment until specialized crisis staff or emergency personnel arrive to take over intervention efforts. Adheres to safety protocols to prevent escalation of the crisis situation.</p>
<p>
o Participates in debriefing sessions with the immediate supervisor or designated staff following a crisis event. Collaborates with the team to review the incident, identify lessons learned, and ensure all HHSC guidelines and Center policies are followed.</p>
<p>
12. Completes all center required trainings in a timely manner.</p></div><p></p>

Psychiatric Clinic Assistant

Decypher

<div><p>Join Decypher and make a direct impact on the health and readiness of America&rsquo;s service members, veterans, and their families. Since 2008 Decypher has offered healthcare industry professionals careers where their expertise is valued, and their work makes a meaningful impact. Decypher partners with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional services, technology, and management solutions. Our mission is to provide and support quality care for our veterans, servicemembers and their families, across the United States.</p>
<p><b>Job Summary: </b>Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric and medical support in accordance with military and civil service standards, delivering direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures, maintaining safety and infection control, and supporting daily living activities.</p>
<p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul><li><b>Education:</b>
<ul><li>Certificate. Completion of a state-approved CNA program successfully passed state exam, and registered in the Nursing Assistant Registry whose qualifications have been examined and certified by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or equivalent.</li>
</ul></li><li><b>Certifications:</b>
<ul><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or Red Cross.</li>
</ul></li><li><b>License:</b>
<ul><li>Must maintain a current, active, valid and unrestricted/unencumbered certification or authorizing document from any U.S. state, District of Columbia or U.S. territory or jurisdiction to work as a CNA.</li>
</ul></li><li><b>Experience:</b>
<ul><li>Minimum of one (1) year experience in the last two years in the required specialty under supervision of a Physician, LVN and/or RN.</li>
</ul></li></ul><p>U.S. Citizenship is required</p>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul><li>CNAs shall perform essentially the same duties, as those required of any military or government civil service nursing assistant of similar experience and within the skill set of accepted practice to include inpatient psychiatry. This list of duties is not intended to establish either a maximum or minimum acceptable level of effort or be an inclusive listing of anticipated duties. Workload includes either scheduled or emergency requirements for care according to standards.</li>
<li>Documentation and Record-Keeping:
<ul><li>Ensures accurate and timely medical documentation in compliance with BAMC policies.</li>
<li>Manually and/or electronically record all patient care activities and patient status.</li>
<li>Completes documentation within 72 hours in the patient&rsquo;s medical record.</li>
</ul></li><li>Patient Assessment and Monitoring:
<ul><li>Verifies patient identifiers for safety and accuracy.</li>
<li>Performs, monitors, and records vital signs.</li>
<li>Obtains and records patient height and weight.</li>
<li>Monitors and records intake and output (I&amp;O).</li>
<li>Observes patients for distress or changes in condition and reports abnormalities to appropriate Physician, LVN and/or RN.</li>
</ul></li><li>Patient Care:
<ul><li>Assists in providing patients with basic and general information regarding self-care and therapy (i.e., activity level, diet and fluid intake, etc.) to ensure compliance with physician's orders.</li>
<li>Dispense ice water and meal trays to patients.</li>
<li>Perform a range of personal care tasks including bathing, feeding, lifting, turning, ambulating, and providing oral, hair, skin, and related hygiene care.</li>
<li>Checks IV infusion sites for complications.</li>
<li>Applies and monitors hot and cold packs as prescribed.</li>
<li>Performs daily quality control checks on glucose test monitor.</li>
<li>Collects or assists in the collection of specimens such as fecal occult blood and urine.</li>
<li>Assists health care provider in examinations/procedures such as physical exams, X-rays, lumbar punctures, biopsies, PAP/Pelvic examinations etc.</li>
<li>Assists in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.</li>
<li>Transports patients within BAMC for tests, procedures, or appointments.</li>
<li>Provide general information to patients and visitors regarding hospital policies and directions.</li>
<li>Reinforces instructions provided by professional staff. Provides patients/visitors with general information regarding unit and hospital policies, directions to lab, X-ray, etc.</li>
<li>Cares for patients in isolation.</li>
<li>Assists in orientation/precepting of newly assigned personnel.</li>
<li>Assist with administrative tasks.</li>
<li>Sets up and stamps component parts of patients' records, files lab/X-ray slips and other documents in prescribed order. Records observations and other pertinent data on appropriate records (i.e., nursing notes, I&amp;O records, etc.).</li>
<li>Assists<b> </b>in the general maintenance of the unit and patient care equipment (cleans instruments, equipment, patient units and work areas; sort and stores supplies, linen, equipment; disposes of trash and soiled linen; restocks medical forms).</li>
<li>Equipment monitoring and assistance.</li>
<li>100% Performs other duties as assigned within skill set.</li>
</ul></li><li>Communication and Reporting:
<ul><li>Reports potential/actual problems to physician, LVN, or RN for appropriate action.</li>
<li>Maintains clear and effective professional communication with the healthcare team, staff, patients, and visitors.</li>
<li>Work cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team.</li>
</ul></li><li>Safety and Infection Control:
<ul><li>Maintains a clean patient environment.</li>
<li>Exercises the universal precautions set forth by the Centers for Disease Control when providing direct patient care and/or indirect patient care involving possible exposure to contaminated items at BAMC.</li>
<li>Observe, correct, or report potential/actual safety hazards.</li>
<li>Recognize and initiate appropriate measures in emergency situations.</li>
<li>Exercise universal precautions for infection control.</li>
<li>Abide by BAMC safety and infection control policies and procedures.</li>
</ul></li><li>CNAs assigned to the inpatient units may rotate between performing as an Individual Care Provider (ICP) (one to one patient care), Remote Patient Safety Attendant (RPSA) (remote monitoring in Telemetry Room), or assigned to unit to assist nursing care teams.</li>
<li>CNAs shall provide age-specific care based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the inpatient wards and outpatient clinics; health care provider's orders; the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient; and the policies and procedures of BAMC.</li>
<li>Shall utilize comprehensive knowledge of workload requirements in conjunction with knowledge of the composition and capabilities of assigned staff, to distribute/redistribute personnel resources in response to unforeseen patient care needs.</li>
<li>Attends and participates in patient nursing reports, patient care conferences, team/unit/clinic conferences, discharge planning, and staff conferences as deemed appropriate by administrative officials.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Work Environment &amp; Schedule: </b>Sunday to Saturday, 3x12-hour shifts and 1x4-hour shift per week</p>
<p><b>Compensation &amp; Benefits:</b> Up to $20.00 per hour + H&amp;W</p>
<p><b>Physical requirements: </b>May be required to lift 35&ndash;50 pounds independently, with the ability to lift greater weights (up to 75&ndash;100+ pounds) with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.</p>
<p>Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)</p></div>

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) - PRN

UNC Health

<div><p><b>Description</b>
</p><p></p><p>The Child Adolescent and Eating Disorder Psychiatry Inpatient Unit (5 Neurosciences) is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to join their department.</p><p>
Position Offering:</p><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Shift: Day &amp; Night Rotating, including weekends and holidays</li><li>
Hours: Full Time; 36 hrs/wk; three/12 hour shifts</li><li>
Entity: UNC Medical Center</li><li>
Location: Chapel Hill, NC</li></ul><p>
The Child Adolescent and Eating Disorders Psychiatry Unit is a 28-bed unit comprised of three different focus areas to include 14 Adolescent, 8 Child and 6 Eating Disorders patient beds. Safety is the key component of the care provided as well as introduction of positive coping skills, healthy living and positive leisure activities.</p><p>
This position qualifies for an extensive benefit package including PTO hours, which are accrued based on the number of worked hours. This position requires the ability to attend the required weeklong hospital orientation offered every two weeks.</p><p></p><p><b>
Orientation Schedule: Monday and Tuesday - In person from 8am to 4pm; Wednesday - 8am to 10am Virtual and in person from 1pm to 5 pm; and Thursday and Friday - Virtual.</b></p><p></p><p>
Summary:</p>
Provides routine direct and indirect patient care in a hospital, clinic or home health care setting. All work performed is under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician.<p></p><p><br>
Responsibilities:<br>
1. Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations.<br>
2. In the psychiatric setting, aids patients in reality orientation, participates in behavior modification plans/therapy, provides informal support therapy to patients/families, provides verbal de-escalation of potentially aggressive patients, aids in the physical management of aggressive/out-of-control patients, facilitates age appropriate play for children, and monitors the therapeutic milieu activities on assigned unit to ensure that emotional and safety needs of patients are met.<br>
3. Observes, collects, and documents patient information obtained while providing care and promptly report significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician.<br>
4. Provides assistance to patients and their families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic/home health experience, and discharge<br>
5. Provides care/ treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to, the measurement of vital signs, height and weight, specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter care, capillary blood glucose checks, simple wound care, range of motion exercises, postural drainage, and supportive 11 patient and family interactions.<br>
6. Provides direct personal care to patients as outlined in plan of care for routine activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting with ambulation.<br>
7. Provides indirect care to patients and assigned area to include, but not limited to, cleaning the work area, changing linens, re-stocking supplies, cleaning/sterilizing instruments, transporting patients/ supplies/ specimens, assisting in the orientation of new employees and students, and some routine clerical functions.<br>
8. Reinforces routine teaching given to patients by the registered nurse or physician and document patient understanding of instructions. Distributes patient education materials at the request of patients and/or health care providers.</p><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Other Information</b></h3><div>
Other information:<br>
<b>Education Requirements:</b><br>
<ul><li>None required as long as all other position requirements are met.</li></ul><b>
Licensure/Certification Requirements:</b><br>
<ul><li>Listed as Nursing Assistant I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services</li><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification</li></ul><b>
Professional Experience Requirements:</b><br>
<ul><li>Prefer six (6) months of nursing assistant experience</li></ul><b>
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:</b><br>
<ul><li>Fluent in verbal and written English language and able to develop basic computer skills.</li></ul></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Job Details</b></h3><p>
Legal Employer: STATE</p><p>
Entity: UNC Medical Center</p><p><br>
Organization Unit: 5 Neurosciences
</p><p>Work Type: Full Time</p><p><br>
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00</p><p>
Salary Range: $17.60 - $24.29 per hour (Hiring Range)</p><p><br>
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity</p><p><br>
Work Assignment Type: Onsite</p><p>
Work Schedule: Rotating</p><p>
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill</p><p>
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No</p><p></p><p><br>
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.</p><p></p><p><br>
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.<br>
<br>
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.</p></div>

Nursing Assistant I - Child, Adolescent & Eating Disorders Unit (5 Neurosciences)

Mental Health Nursing Assistant

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