Behavioral Health CNA Job at Saint John Hospital, Leavenworth, KS

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  • Saint John Hospital
  • Leavenworth, KS

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Behavioral Health CNA, also referred to as a Psychiatric Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Mental Health CNA. A Behavioral Health CNA or Mental Health CNA provides care for patients with mental health or behavioral challenges by assisting with daily activities, monitoring behaviors, and promoting a safe, supportive environment. They collaborate with the healthcare team to offer emotional support, identify changes in patient condition, and assist in de-escalating potentially critical situations. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN as needed.

Shift’s Available: Varied

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Location: Saint John Hospital – Leavenworth, KS

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Assist patients with daily activities: bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and ambulation
  • Monitor and report changes in behavior, mood, or physical condition to nurses or doctors; observe for signs of agitation, self-harm, or aggression
  • Help maintain a safe, structured environment, use de-escalation techniques to calm distressed or agitated patients
  • Accurately document behavior, interventions, and vital signs, communicate effectively with the care team
  • Encourage patients to participate in group activities or therapy sessions, offer emotional support and help build trust with patients
  • Help with cleaning and maintaining patient rooms, ensure equipment and supplies are stocked

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

  • current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required
  • current BLS upon hire and maintain current

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • possess knowledge of Medical Terminology

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

  • minimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: -10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Job Tags

Daily paid, Work at office, Local area, Shift work,

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