Nurse Assistant, Certified

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital Lynchburg VA

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Behavioral Health

Job Type: Part-Time Days

Schedule: 12 Hour Shifts

Pay Range: $18.53 - $22.88

Your experience matters

Centra Behavioral Health is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a CNAjoining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is a brand-new 72 bed behavioral health facility opening in offer high-quality compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based transformational care for a broad range of mental health concerns in a compassionate comfortable environment.

How youll contribute

A CNAwho excels in this role:

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age.

• Provides morning care which may include bed bath shower or whirlpool oral hygiene combing hair back care changing bed linens cleaning over bed table and bedside stand straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day.

• Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed oral hygiene back rubs peri-care freshening linen cleaning over bed tables straightening room and other general care as needed.

• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.

• Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary.

• Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to patients.

• Answers patient call lights anticipates patients needs and makes rounds to assigned patients.

• Assist patients with the handling of personal property: dentures glasses contact lenses hearing aids prosthetic devices etc.

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Transports patients to and from various departments in the hospital.

• Reports and when appropriate records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.

• Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What were looking for

• Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Virginia required

• Minimum of 6 months experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred

• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hire

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

More about Centra Behavioral Health Hospital

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital committed to offering exceptional care to the Lynchburg community. Specializing in treating teens adults and seniors who suffer from mental behavioral and co-occurring disorders. We provide a full-range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art healing environment. Inpatient and outpatient treatment is available to help diagnose manage and treat a wide range of mental health issues.

EEOC Statement

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Springs Eastis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.