psychiatric nursing assistant

SummitRidge Hospital

<div>Responsibilities:

PT Day Shift- 6:45am-7:15pm
Every other weekend requirement 
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Patient Care Tech (CNA), 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. 
SummitRidge Hospital &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). 
Benefit Highlights:<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>
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 
About Universal Health Services
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
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:<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>
EEO Statement</div>
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.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.<div>
Notice</div>
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.</div>

PATIENT CARE TECH, PT Days

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Nursing Assistant

Decypher

<div>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.
Job Summary: 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.
Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>Education:
<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>Certifications:
<ul><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or Red Cross.</li>
</ul></li><li>License:
<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>Experience:
<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>U.S. Citizenship is required
Key Responsibilities:
<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 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>
Work Environment &amp; Schedule: Sunday to Saturday, 3x12-hour shifts and 1x4-hour shift per week
Compensation &amp; Benefits: Up to $20.00 per hour + H&amp;W
Physical requirements: 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.
Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)</div>

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) - PRN

UNC Health

<div>Description
The Child Adolescent and Eating Disorder Psychiatry Inpatient Unit (5 Neurosciences) is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to join their department.
Position Offering: 
<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>
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.
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.
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.
Summary:
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. 
Responsibilities: 
1. Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations. 
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. 
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. 
4. Provides assistance to patients and their families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic/home health experience, and discharge 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Other Information</h3><div>
Other information: 
Education Requirements: 
<ul><li>None required as long as all other position requirements are met.</li></ul>
Licensure/Certification Requirements: 
<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>
Professional Experience Requirements: 
<ul><li>Prefer six (6) months of nursing assistant experience</li></ul>
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: 
<ul><li>Fluent in verbal and written English language and able to develop basic computer skills.</li></ul></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Job Details</h3>
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center 
Organization Unit: 5 Neurosciences
Work Type: Full Time 
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $17.60 - $24.29 per hour (Hiring Range) 
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity 
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Rotating
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No 
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. 
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. 
 
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.</div>

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

Nursing Assistant (Mental Health)

Senior Psych Care

<div>This position requires advanced Psychiatric Skill Sets. You must have experience prescribing and/or recommending psychotropic medications in a Psychiatric Setting 
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- San Antonio and surrounding areas 
About Us: 

Senior Psych Care (SPC) provides fully integrative behavioral health services to individuals in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities across Texas. Nurse Practitioners (NP&rsquo;s) and Physician Assistants (PA&rsquo;s) provide brief cognitive and emotional assessments, psychotropic medication management and gradual dosage reductions. Our psychotherapy and psychiatric teams collaborate with nursing home staff to provide quality patient care. 


What Makes Us Different:

Our teams are highly specialized, with Board Certified Geriatric Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Psychologists, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. The psychiatrists on staff not only provide collaboration for the NP&rsquo;s/PA&rsquo;s, but also evaluate and treat the patients. SPC practices continuity of care, rather than a triage approach. We also offer telehealth services when appropriate. 


SPC providers largely work in the field, rather than an office setting. You have the flexibility to mold your schedule to best fit your lifestyle. Regional Managers are accessible 24/7, so you are not on call. 
Support for SPC providers includes: 
<ul>
<li> 
Monthly Staff Meetings</li>
</ul><ul><li>Regular treatment team meetings in nursing home settings/virtual meetings</li>
<li>In-services/Community Education</li>
<li>Financial Assistance with Continuing Education Units (CEUs), up to $750/year and 3 paid CEU participation days</li>
<li>Flexible Scheduling</li>
<li>Part Time and Full Time Positions</li>
<li>Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off</li>
<li>Reimbursement for Mileage</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits packages including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance</li>
<li>Healthcare benefits available first day of employment</li>
<li>Administrative assistance with billing, credentialing, authorizations and insurance</li>
<li>Computer and Internet Connectivity for our Electronic Health Records (EHR)</li>
<li>Competitive pay, commensurate with experience</li>
<li>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
</li><li>Provider Protection Payment Program 
</li>
<li>Reimbursement for COVID-19 testing expenses</li>
<li>Corporate, Regional and Field Orientation and Training</li>
<li>MIPS Training</li></ul> 


Job Description: As a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant you will conduct psychiatric evaluations and manage prescribed psychotropic medications. 
Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>
Mid-level Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant</li>
<li>Bilingual Spanish is a plus!</li>
<li>Must be licensed in TX to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Psychiatric experience</li>
<li>Experience with Geriatrics is preferred</li>
<li>Driving Required</li>
<li>Must be a team-player</li>
<li>Must be adaptive and flexible</li></ul></div>

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

GraceLand Psychiatric and Neuromodulation Center

Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing healthcare team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive mental health care to patients across various settings, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes and enhancing their overall well-being.Duties<ul><li>Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients in regular out patient and Dual Diagnosis PHP and IOP.</li><li>Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.</li><li>Provide psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals and groups.</li><li>Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.</li><li>Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure comprehensive treatment.</li><li>Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.</li><li>Document patient interactions accurately in medical records.</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Minimum 2 yrs experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant required.</li><li>Experience in medical office settings with a strong understanding of patient care protocols.</li><li>Experience working in outpatient settings, providing flexible care tailored to individual needs.</li><li>Experience prescribing Naltrexone, Vivitrol, Suboxone, Subutex, and Sublocade preferred.</li></ul>Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges. Your expertise as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be invaluable in fostering a supportive environment for healing and recovery.Job Type: Full-timePay: $135,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Are you aware that this position is a full-time (40 hours per week), face-to-face role that requires working on-site at 2411 NE Loop 410, Suite 114, San Antonio, TX 78217? Yes or No</li><li>Have you ever had any complaints, investigations, or disciplinary actions with any nursing or professional licensing board? Yes or No</li><li>Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (excluding minor traffic violations)? Yes or No</li><li>Are you fluent in Spanish and able to independently treat Spanish-speaking patients without an interpreter? Yes or No</li><li>What age group are you comfortable treating? </li><li>Are you currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Texas and in good standing? Yes or No</li><li>If selected for this position, when are you able to start? Please provide a specific date. </li><li>Do you have at least two (2) years of experience prescribing psychiatric medications as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant? Yes or No</li><li>Do you feel comfortable prescribing Suboxone, Sublocade, Naltrexone, and Vivitrol? Yes or no?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Onsite Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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