
NURSING ASST (CERT)
- Las Vegas, NV
- $18.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
- Complete patient observation rounds timely. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
- Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients.
- Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
- Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
- Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
- Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
- Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
- Ensure comfort, dignity, privacy and perform related CNA duties such as feed, bath, dress, groom, move patients or change linens.
- Provide transfer or transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as required.
- Follow established policies, procedures and standards for patient care.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
- Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
QualificationsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must have an active CNA license from the Nevada State Nursing Board
- B.S/B.A in behavioral health science preferred
- One year of experience in a psychiatric setting/patient care preferred
- Obtain BLS Basic Life Support certification
- Good communication skills, i.e., reading, writing, and speaking
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
- Basic PC knowledge and medical terminology
- Good leadership qualities which includes self-control, patience, and empathy
- New hires are required to attend 1 full week of New Employee Orientation on day shift, normally 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
- Must successfully pass background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check)