Nursing Assistant (Outpatient Mental Health)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nursing Assistant in Outpatient Mental Health (SPEC Room)
• Schedule: M–F, 5:30am–2:00pm (no holidays/weekends required)

Description

The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care in an outpatient mental health setting within the scope and certification of a CNA, supporting psychological, physical, social, and cultural activities of daily living. The role includes assisting with admissions, obtaining vital signs, completing skin/contraband checks with RN, performing 1:1 safety observations, responding to codes, and supporting rounds/groups as assigned. Care is documented in a computerized patient record system.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and assist RN with admissions
• Perform inventory and skin checks on new admissions; conduct skin/contraband search with RN
• Monitor patients on 1:1 observation for SI/HI, safety, and fall risks; float to other units as needed
• Respond to Code Atlas; float to Advanced Dementia unit as needed
• Perform 15-minute rounds and conduct groups as designated by the Nurse Manager
• Provide patient care with dignity and continuous consideration of emotional needs
• Report, communicate, and document care in the computerized patient record system
• Maintain certification, BLS, and required education/training
• Use equipment competently, follow technical standards, and comply with SOPs for reusable medical equipment maintenance

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pass pre-employment physical examination
• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including acceptable I-9 identification)
• Selected applicants are subject to urinalysis drug screening
• Selective Service registration required for eligible males
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Meet experience requirements: at least 2 years Nursing Assistant experience or at least 3 years Mental Health and Substance Abuse experience (or eligible under grandfathering provision)
• Ability to observe physical/emotional status and report deviations to supervisor
• Ability to assist with nursing care plan and recovery under direction of RN/LVN/LPN
• Ability to properly use clinical equipment (e.g., bladder scan, blood glucose monitoring)
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases
• Annual paid time off: 37–50 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of employment (up to 12 weeks)
• Child care subsidy after 60 days for eligible employees
• Federal retirement pension (5 years vesting) and 401K with up to 5% contributions
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options