Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA - Behavioral Health

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note
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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Type
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Full Time, 7:00pm to 7:30am and every other weekend required.

Shift
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Nights

Hours
: 12

The Emergency Department Nursing Assistant assists with the direct care of emergency department patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse and performs other essential non‑direct patient duties. The Nursing Assistant assists the nurse with vital signs and weights, collects specimens, performs CPR and assists the nursing staff as delegated. The Nursing Assistant additionally transports patients via wheelchair or gurney and provides safety and comfort for patients and their families.

The Nursing Assistant uses effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels, and is able to maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians. The Nursing Assistant additionally may, under the supervision of an RN, serve as a patient sitter, maintaining constant direct observation and visualization of identified patient(s). The Nursing Assistant will follow the criteria and standards established for acting as a sitter.

Greet patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, obtain demographic and medical information for registration and identification. Foster a supportive environment and promote customer service by assisting with JFK's goals in obtaining 100 per cent satisfaction rates among our most important constituents.

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintained at all times).
• Certified Nursing Assistance Certificate or Equivalent at Time of Hire.
• Previous Hospital Experience – preferred.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Spanish Speaking – preferred.

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$24.00 - $24.00 hourly. Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.