Pna/Sitter- Er Day Shift

Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Psychiatric Nurse Aide provides patient care services under the clinical supervision of the Unit Manager in order to provide quality psychiatric direct care in the inpatient setting. Works as a valued member of the professional team to provide verbal and supportive movement to meet individualized goals of the treatment team. Responsible to the Unit Manager and the Charge Nurse. Safe, effective, performance of direct patient care duties.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Completion of Annual Mandatory Training, SAMA training, TB testing, and required licensure and certifications before expiration date.
• Work is assigned 12 hour shift rotation with holidays and weekends as assigned.
• Recording information on progress notes and other required forms and communication with other staff regarding patients.
• The duties, location of work and shift/pattern are subject to change.
• Work involves providing personal health services (assist with eating, drinking, bathing, mobility, and other care) and every 15 minute monitoring of behaviors.
• Male PNA staff is expected to respond to Behavioral issues such as “Code Bert”.
• Other duties, as assigned.
• Assists nursing staff to provide therapeutic environment to promote living and social skills of all persons with mental illness.
• Will assist in inventory for patient belongings as directed.