Nursing CNA FULL TIME

Nursing Assistant/UKHC

Eastern State Hospital - MHA - Wendell 2: 28 bed co-ed unit

H1050:ESH Nursing Services

Full-Time

Required Education

No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification

This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and/or combative/violent people.
Shift

Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 a.m. - Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.
Eastern State Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate in Wendell 2: 28 bed co-ed unit The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. Assists in providing age appropriate and specific needs, treatment services, and performs related tasks as required (i.e. obtain vital signs; Provides direct patient care by planning, organizing, and implementing psychiatric rehabilitation activities. Assists in patient supervision of patients during treatment/support activities. Implements hospital and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in assuring a safe, therapeutic environment. Candidate will also need strong organizational, prioritization, basic computer navigation skills, and a working knowledge of the Internet.
Previous healthcare experience and CPR certification preferred.
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