Nursing Asst; Cert

Responsibilities

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Spring Mountain Treatment Center is currently seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is the clinical staff member who has interaction with patients on a daily basis. They present good communication and observation skills as well as the ability to accurately process and document information. The CNA provides structure and safety to the milieu environment as directed by hospital and unit procedures and manages patient behavior effectively.

The CNA instructs, assists, and supervises patients in activities of daily living and provides services that support nurses, teachers, activity therapists, and other departments in various activities. They present good communication skills.

• 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:

Spring Mountain Behavioral Services has provided mental health services to the Las Vegas community since 2001, treating children, teens, adults and senior adults with behavioral health or addiction issues. We offer a supportive and healthy environment with 24-hour care that allows people of all ages to make positive changes in their lives. Our primary location, Spring Mountain Treatment Center, focuses on the stabilization of acute symptoms for patients age 5 to 65, along with select outpatient care programs for teens.

Our secondary location, Spring Mountain Sahara, houses our Adult Outpatient and Senior Adult Inpatient programs.

Spring Mountain Treatment Center is a 110-bed mental health facility that provides acute crisis stabilization services for adults, teens, and children in a secure inpatient setting. Our individualized treatment includes a structured, therapeutic environment, intensive physician involvement and oversight, and daily group and educational programs. We provide a caring and healthy environment that gives individuals a chance to make positive changes.

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