Certified Nurse Aide - Part-Time/Wage Position

Title: Certified Nurse Aide - Part-Time/Wage Position

State Role Title: 49053

Hiring Range: $21.74/hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

SWVMHI in Marion, VA is recruiting for Wage/Part-Time CNAs to join its talented and dedicated Nursing Services Team.

Position Hours: Variable (4 Hr. Shifts, 8 Hr. Shifts, or 12 Hr. Shifts Available for Preference)
Shift Differentials and Weekend/Holiday Supplements Available

Certified Nurse Aides assist nurses by:
* Providing quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team
* Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment
* Creating healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute Admissions Units, Geriatric Units,
and Extended Rehabilitation Service Units
* Observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical
condition, emotional well-being, and other situations
* Documenting and communicating
* Using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
* Maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) certification in good standing with the VA State Board of
Nursing
• Knowledge of basic treatment measures to promote mental health appropriate to the adult,
developmentally disabled or impaired, and/or geriatric populations
• Ability to work overtime in a staffing emergency
• Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing
acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement
* Knowledge of personal care needs and activities of daily living.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities of the position
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively with others
• Ability to turn, bend and lift non-ambulatory patients without restrictions.
• Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Ability to demonstrate competencies as defined on the C.N.A. competency assessment

Minimum Qualifications

• State Board License/Certification to practice as a Nursing Aide in the State of Virginia
• Driver’s license may be required.
• Basic knowledge of human behavior, age-specific needs, and personality development
• Knowledge of basic treatment measures to promote mental health appropriate to the
adult, developmentally disabled or impaired, and/or geriatric populations.
• Vision and hearing adequate to recognize and respond to hazardous situations and
ensure safety at facility.
• Ability to observe and describe observations orally, in writing, and electronically.
• Ability to work effectively with staff in a team approach in different workgroups with
short notice.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, take initiative, organize duties, and
manage time.
• Ability to perform infection prevention and control practices and appropriately apply
standards in daily activities.
• Appropriately intervene in crisis or problem situations
• Perform repetitious walking and/or standing, bending, lifting, and reaching overhead
to position, restrain/transfer/transport and/or escort individuals, and aid with
activities of daily living.
• Ability to work overtime in a staffing emergency.
• Successful completion of training: TO (Therapeutic Options), and CPR
(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• Maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) certification in good standing with the VA State
Board of Nursing
• Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are
experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal
involvement

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care or correctional
setting is preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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