CNApsych/bhu

CNA Position

Specialty: Psych/BHU

Location: Brattleboro, VT

Start: 10/9/2023

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift Type: Days

Shift Times: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Hours/Day: 12

Shift Notes: 12 hour dayshifts float/36 hour guarantee/Must be willing to float to other units as needed/Must be willing to take charge shift as scheduled

Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend

• Psych/Behavioral Health Experience - REQUIRED
• At least 3 previous travel assignments (successfully completed) - REQUIRED
• COVID vaccination and booster - please confirm if they are willing to obtain - REQUIRED
• Willing to float to other units including child/adolescents- REQUIRED

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates the ability to take and record vital signs (Wts., BP, tprs, I&O) and as assigned.
• Interviews new and returning patients to determine general health status and outside providers and records in EHR
• Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection, storage, and delivery criteria for toxicology testing.
• Obtains release of information documentation as required.
• Administers general health screening tools to new and existing patients.
• Meets the standards for documentation and communication to communicate necessary information about patients to treatment team. This includes Patient/Staff incident reports; Hazard/Near Miss reports completed within 24 hours of incident.
• Consistently addresses issues of self-disclosure according to program guidelines.
• Maintains appropriate demeanor as a representative of the program and is a role model for the patients as evidenced by appearance, hygiene, and behavior.
• Is responsible for care of patients property.
• Able to set limits and to follow through by teaching alternate behavior.
• Ability to role model and orient new LNAs to the unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill of computer use.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Exhibits essential working knowledge and assessment skills to recognize and report unusual symptoms and address special needs as they arise.

Job Types: Contract, Travel nursing

Salary: $45.00 - $49.

Trice Healthcare