Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Psychiatric Care 2026-02153

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advance your career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and make a meaningful impact in your community. As a key member of our CNA team at the Wyoming State Hospital, you'll provide essential support for patient care and treatment plans in a collaborative environment. This role offers an opportunity to work in a safe, respectful, and patient-centered setting where your skills and dedication will make a difference daily.

General Description:

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

Located in Evanston, Wyoming, a charming Rocky Mountain community, you'll enjoy proximity to world-class recreation, including the renowned ski slopes of Park City, Utah, just 45 minutes away. Evanston offers abundant outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor patient behaviors while providing support and nursing interventions.
• Encourage appropriate behaviors that enhance participation in recovery.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Assist patients with daily planning.
• Document patient progress during hospitalization.
• Participate in shift change reports and team meetings.
• Assist nurses with milieu management and work environment safety.
• Utilize de-escalation interventions as necessary.
• Take on-call on a rotation basis.
• Be the first to float to other units, as necessary.
• Serve as a mentor to new Human Services Aides and Human Services Specialists.

Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and management of aggressive behaviors.
• Knowledge of ethics and how to maintain professional boundaries.
• Skills in using a computer and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures such as CPR, First Aide, and RACE.
• Knowledge of standard infection control practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience Substitution: 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Human Services Aide OR Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Healthcare) Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Human Services Aide Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CNA Certification at the time of hire

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Ability to perform CPR, First Aide, Crisis Management, and utilize proper infection control and defensive driving practices.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or one-quarter of one's body weight with assistance.

Supplemental Information:

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.