Certified Nursing Assistant- Inpatient Mental Health Unit-.9 FTE

Onamia, MN, USA | Hourly | 19.03-28.55 per hour | Full Time

SummaryUnder the supervision and / or direction of a Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse or Staff Nurse, the NAR performs various duties assisting nursing or clinical staff in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with the established methods and procedures of the Senior Care Unit and the host hospital.

Job DutiesThe essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (

• ) at the end of the bullet point.

Patient Care - Under direction of the Charge Nurse, the NAR will perform the following patient care activities :

Assist the assigned patients in activities of daily living. Routine Duties include, but are not limited to :

Taking care of a patient's personal hygiene, including bed baths, shaving, nail care etc

Toileting patients and emptying catheter bags

Monitoring vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure

Setting up of meal trays, documenting food / fluid intake and feeding patients

Serving nutritional supplements

Making beds and keeping patient's space clean and tidy

Bringing the patients to therapy area

Turning bed ridden patients to prevent bedsores

Encouraging and assisting with ambulation

Observing patients

Assist patients in maintenance of their environment, as required.

Participate in planning and implementing daily activities for patients.

Monitor the patient attendance in Unit Activities for patients.

Interact with patients on a one-on-one basis in a therapeutic manner.

Report relevant patient information to the RN for evaluation, intervention and documentation.

Monitor the patient during the use of potentially hazardous equipment.

Observes patients and communicates changes and / or needs to the RN.

Documents patient cares in the Electronic Medical Record. Cares include but not limited to : vital signs, intake / output, meals and activities of daily living.

Assist in the admission process of the patient, which includes the inspection and proper care of patient's clothing and property. Orient the patient to the Unit.

Assist as needed in occupational activities, recreational activities and patient community meetings.

Participate in multidisciplinary treatment staffing.

Monitor the safety of the therapeutic milieu.

Assist in the management of the aggressive / assault patient; behavioral emergency response including physically responding to restraint needs.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma

Registration with the MN Board of Nursing as a Nursing Assistant

CPR Certification

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the patient population serviced in the Senior Care Unit. Must be able to comprehend and communicate basic concepts related to the process of mental health treatment. Each staff member must be able to assess and interpret data relating to the patient's status in order to identify the specific needs.

Preferred Education and Experience

Health care industry experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with production of specialized materials and documents.

Some proofreading and editing skills.

Customer / Client Focus

Ethical Conduct

Flexibility

Initiative

Personal Effectiveness / Credibility

Stress Management / Composure

Teamwork Orientation

Technical Capacity

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work This position follows a consistent 12-hour swing shift schedule, including every other weekend.

Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Company Benefits Overview

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement, Discounts and Scholarships Programs

Retirement Plans

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

Service and Pharmacy Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday Pay