Behavioral Health CNA (Days)

Prime Healthcare • Full-time • Leavenworth, KS, US • 2w ago

Overview

At Saint John Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services to learn more, visit www.saintjohnleavenworth.com or call 913-680-6000.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Behavioral Health CNA (Days), also referred to as a Psychiatric Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Mental Health CNA at St John Hospital a member of Prime Healthcare in Leavenworth, KS. A Behavioral Health CNA or Mental Health CNA provides care for patients with mental health or behavioral challenges by assisting with daily activities, monitoring behaviors, and promoting a safe, supportive environment. They collaborate with the healthcare team to offer emotional support, identify changes in patient condition, and assist in de-escalating potentially critical situations.

Bonus: Up to $1,000 (Paid out as stipends every 90 days)

Shift’s Available: Days (12hr or 8hr options)

Employment Type: Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

Patient Support & Observation:
- assist patients with daily activities: bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and ambulation
- monitor and report changes in behavior, mood, or physical condition to nurses or doctors; observe for signs of agitation, self-harm, or aggression
Safety & De-escalation:
- help maintain a safe, structured environment, use de-escalation techniques to calm distressed or agitated patients
Communication & Documentation:
- accurately document behavior, interventions, and vital signs, communicate effectively with the care team
Therapeutic Support:
- encourage patients to participate in group activities or therapy sessions, offer emotional support and help build trust with patients
Unit Support
- help with cleaning and maintaining patient rooms, ensure equipment and supplies are stocked

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required
current BLS upon hire and maintain current

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

possess knowledge of Medical Terminology

It will be great if you also happen to have these qualifications but not required:

minimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred

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