CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Specialty: Psychiatric/Behavioral Health (Psych/BHU)Location: Brattleboro, VTDuration: 13 Weeks ContractShift: DaysShift Notes: 36 Hour GuaranteeJob DescriptionAre you a Certified Nursing Assistant with a passion for providing exceptional care in a behavioral health setting? We have an exciting opportunity for a CNA to join our team in Brattleboro, VT. As a CNA in the Psychiatric/Behavioral Health unit, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care and support to our patients.Key ResponsibilitiesVital Signs and Records: Demonstrate proficiency in taking and recording vital signs, including weights, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, and intake/output measurements.Patient Interviews: Conduct interviews with new and returning patients to assess their general health status and gather information about outside healthcare providers. Record this information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).Specimen Handling: Exhibit knowledge of specimen collection, storage, and delivery criteria for toxicology testing.Release of Information: Obtain necessary release of information documentation as required for patient care.Health Screening: Administer general health screening tools to new and existing patients as part of the assessment process.Documentation and Communication: Maintain standards for accurate and timely documentation, including the completion of Patient/Staff incident reports and Hazard/Near Miss reports within 24 hours of incidents.Patient Interaction: Address issues of self-disclosure in accordance with program guidelines and maintain a professional demeanor as a representative of the program, setting an example for patients in terms of appearance, hygiene, and behavior.Patient Property: Be responsible for the care and safekeeping of patients' property.Behavioral Management: Set limits for patients and follow through by teaching alternative behaviors.Team Support: Ability to serve as a role model and provide orientation to new Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs) on the unit.Computer Proficiency: Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of computers for documentation and communication.Organizational Skills: Exhibit strong organizational skills in managing patient care tasks and responsibilities.Clinical Assessment: Possess essential working knowledge and assessment skills to recognize and report unusual symptoms and address special needs as they arise.Submission RequirementsPsych/Behavioral Health Experience: REQUIREDMinimum of 5 years of experience: REQUIRED (First-time travelers will be considered)Willingness to float to other units, including child/adolescents: REQUIREDProfile RequirementsResumeSkills checklist (completed within the last year)2 supervisory references from the last 2 years of employmentCertifications (certifications don't need to be active at the time of submission, but the candidate must be willing to obtain them)License (confirm willingness and eligibility to obtain)COVID vaccination and booster (confirm willingness to obtain)Additional Submission Requirements for All PositionsCPI certification (offered onsite; no need to confirm at the time of submission)Outline the patient populations your traveler has experience with.Present any scheduling requests in the submission file.Certification RequirementsBLS (AHA)State License Requirements