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

Summary

Under 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 Duties

The 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 :

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

intake / output, meals and activities of daily living.

clothing and property. Orient the patient to the Unit.

responding to restraint needs.

Other Duties

Please 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

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.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This position follows a consistent 12-hour swing shift schedule, including every other weekend.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Company Benefits Overview

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