Watertown Regional Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for our Senior Behavioral Health Unit.
$7,500 sign on bonus!
At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
- The Nurse Aide / Tech - Psychiatric provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the psychiatric care unit nursing staff. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, providing personal care, monitoring patient behavior, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The position requires the ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to hospital policies and behavioral health standards.
Essential Functions
Provides direct patient care to meet the psychosocial and physical needs of psychiatric patientsAssists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patientsMonitors patient behavior, reports changes to the nursing staff, and documents observationsAssists with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and toiletingTransports patients to various departments for diagnostic tests or treatmentEnsures patient rooms are clean, safe, and organizedMaintains accurate records and documents patient care activities according to hospital policiesParticipates in patient treatment plans and therapeutic activitiesObserves for environmental safety risks, including suicide prevention and infection control measuresCommunicates effectively with patients, families, and the care team to foster a positive environmentKnowledge / Skills / Abilities / Expectations
Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and behavioral managementStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to manage stressful situations and respond appropriately to behavioral crisesKnowledge of infection control procedures and safety protocolsAbility to lift and move patients and equipment as requiredDemonstrates professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to patient careQualifications
Education
High school diploma or GED requiredLicense / Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required per facility policyCrisis Management / De-escalation Training required per facility policyBlood Glucose Monitoring Training required per facility policyExperience
Experience in a psychiatric care unit or behavioral health setting preferred