Universal Health Services
PRN CNA - GHH
Universal Health Services, Erwin, North Carolina, United States, 28339
Responsibilities
Summary of Core Job Functions :The PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs select patient care activities under the supervision of the Program Director and/or Nurse Manager. Primary duties include observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to the Staff Registered Nurse. This position is also responsible for escorting and monitoring patient activities and attending to their personal needs. The CNA must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies and working as a member of the clinical team. CNAs are responsible for caring for patients with significant mental health issues who may become aggressive. CNSs must respond to escalated situations calmly and follow hospital procedures in de-escalation and/or restraint.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkHours of work and days are subject to the needs of the Program which operates on a 24 hour; seven days a week basis. Please refer to Program or Hospital attendance policy for additional direction on shifts, holidays and attendance.Work EnvironmentMHTs work in close contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues. There is the possibility CNAs could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or infectious diseases as part of their daily duties.EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.NoticeAt UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.Qualifications
Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or ExperienceVocational/technical educationState license/certificationCrisis prevention certification as requiredCPR certificationMinimum one year experience with appropriate educationKnowledge, skills, and abilities requiredAbility to manage anger, fear, hostility, and violence of others appropriatelyAbility to make decisions under pressureAbility to manage stress appropriatelyProficient in applicable software applicationsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlinesComfortable working in confined or crowded areasComfortable working alone or in a team environmentLanguage SkillsProficient written and verbal communication skillsAbility to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence moderate in complexityAbility to communicate the needs of the patients
Summary of Core Job Functions :The PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs select patient care activities under the supervision of the Program Director and/or Nurse Manager. Primary duties include observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to the Staff Registered Nurse. This position is also responsible for escorting and monitoring patient activities and attending to their personal needs. The CNA must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies and working as a member of the clinical team. CNAs are responsible for caring for patients with significant mental health issues who may become aggressive. CNSs must respond to escalated situations calmly and follow hospital procedures in de-escalation and/or restraint.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkHours of work and days are subject to the needs of the Program which operates on a 24 hour; seven days a week basis. Please refer to Program or Hospital attendance policy for additional direction on shifts, holidays and attendance.Work EnvironmentMHTs work in close contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues. There is the possibility CNAs could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or infectious diseases as part of their daily duties.EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.NoticeAt UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.Qualifications
Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or ExperienceVocational/technical educationState license/certificationCrisis prevention certification as requiredCPR certificationMinimum one year experience with appropriate educationKnowledge, skills, and abilities requiredAbility to manage anger, fear, hostility, and violence of others appropriatelyAbility to make decisions under pressureAbility to manage stress appropriatelyProficient in applicable software applicationsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlinesComfortable working in confined or crowded areasComfortable working alone or in a team environmentLanguage SkillsProficient written and verbal communication skillsAbility to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence moderate in complexityAbility to communicate the needs of the patients