Patient CARE TECH, Detox Unit, Part Time Nights

Responsibilities

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, offers adult behavioral health services in a new facility located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The detox unit is a new program for adults 18 years and older, managed by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients receive individualized care plans that include individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a 24‑hour secure, compassionate environment.

This CNA opportunity is part‑time (24 hours per week), offers full benefits and a convenient night shift schedule. The role involves providing safe, competent nursing assistant care for patients and supporting the healthcare team with a patient‑centered approach.

• Completes bedside shift report at the beginning and end of each shift; maintains updated communication board with names and contact numbers of care team members.
• Meets with supervising RN to receive task delegation at the beginning of each shift.
• Involves patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population‑specific, and diversity needs in care.
• Follows facility policies and procedures to promote patient safety, including safe environment, equipment safety practices, radiation safety, and fire prevention.
• Adheres to fall precautions by performing or assisting patients with toileting/ADL care and never leaving them alone; requests help only when necessary.

• Graduate of an accredited CNA program.
• Current Nevada CNA license.
• Current BLS certificate.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and fully support the recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.