CNA - Psych - State Hospital

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs direct patient care under the direct supervision of a RN or LPN/LVN or other licensed medical professional. The CNA/NA performs a variety of individualized patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comforts of patients.

Local Pay: $30/hr 

Travel Pay: $1,685 gross weekly 

Setting: Psych Hospital

Location: Pueblo, CO

Hours: 48/week, 4x12s

Orientation is 40 hours for the first 2 weeks

Notes: must have 2 years of psych, corrections or behavioral health experience

Start: 1st and 3rd week of every month with the exception of July only having one start date

Contract Length: 6 months

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains patient confidentiality of all clients
• Performs duties within scope of practice, as assigned, in an accurate and timely manner
• Adheres to facility/client policy, procedures and protocols at all times
• Assists doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers with treatments, procedures, and tests being performed in a variety of patient care settings
• Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions
• Notifies the supervising nurse of any abnormal findings or conditions
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all facilities
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Prefer one year experience as a certified nursing assistant within the last three years
• Graduate from certified nursing assistant program with subsequent documentation as a certified nursing assistant per state requirements with proof of verification as being an active certification and in good-standing
• Knowledge of medical terminology and knowledge of clerical functions
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required  
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age