Certified nurse Assistant

CNA Position

Position: CNA

Speciality: Psych/BHU

Location: Brattleboro, VT

Duration: 13 Weeks Contract

Shift: Night shift

Shift Notes: 36 Hour Guarantee

Job Description

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.

Submission Requirement:

• Psych/Behavioral Health Experience - REQUIRED
• At least 3 previous travel assignments (successfully completed) - REQUIRED
• COVID vaccination and booster - REQUIRED
• Willing to float to other units including child/adolescents- REQUIRED
• Additional submission requirements for all Brattleboro positions
• VT License - please confirm they are willing and eligible to obtain.
• Please outline what patient populations your traveler has experience with.
• 2 supervisory references from the last 2 years of employment are required at submission.
• Any scheduling requests must be presented in the submission file.