Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Behavioral Health, Behavioral Intervention, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Healthcare, Medical Office, Medical Terminology, Nursing, Patient Care, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Team Player, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan
We are seeking a Behavioral Health Nursing Assistant, also referred to as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant or Mental Health Nursing Assistant. A Behavioral Health Nursing Assistant or Mental Health Assistant provides care for patients with mental health or behavioral challenges by assisting with daily activities, monitoring behaviors, and promoting a safe, supportive environment. They collaborate with the healthcare team to offer emotional support, identify changes in patient condition, and assist in de-escalating potentially critical situations.
Shift’s Available: Days: 12-hour shift
Hours: 7a - 7p
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Assist patients with daily activities: bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and ambulation
- Monitor and report changes in behavior, mood, or physical condition to nurses or doctors; observe for signs of agitation, self-harm, or aggression
- Help maintain a safe, structured environment, use de-escalation techniques to calm distressed or agitated patients
- Accurately document behavior, interventions, and vital signs, communicate effectively with the care team
- Encourage patients to participate in group activities or therapy sessions, offer emotional support and help build trust with patients
- Help with cleaning and maintaining patient rooms, ensure equipment and supplies are stocked
Qualifications:
Education and Work Experience
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current
- Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate or within 6 months of hire and maintain current
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate
- Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physicians office
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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