Temp – CNA – Psych/BHU (Nights) Brattleboro, VT
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Title: Temp – CNA – Psych/BHU (Nights) Brattleboro, VT
Description: THIS IS A FLOAT POSITION! MUST BE WILLING TO FLOAT TO ALL UNITS INCLUDING PEDS/CHILD/ADOLESCENTS & ADULTS!
MUST BE ABLE TO START ON 6/23 – RTO WILL NOT BE APPROVED IN THE MONTH OF JULY!
*Effective 6/24/2024, any candidates presented to Brattleboro Retreat that live within 35 miles of the facility will be subject to a 10% rate decrease*** Please include the candidates address or driver’s license in the submission packet.
Core Competencies
- Demonstrates the ability to take and record vital signs (Wts., BP, tprs, I&O) and as assigned.
- Interviews new and returning patients to determine general health status and outside providers and records in EHR.
- Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection, storage, and delivery criteria for toxicology testing.
- Obtains release of information documentation as required.
- Administers general health screening tools to new and existing patients.
- Meets the standards for documentation and communication to communicate necessary information about patients to treatment team. This includes Patient/Staff incident reports; Hazard/Near Miss reports completed within 24 hours of incident.
- Consistently addresses issues of self-disclosure according to program guidelines.
- Maintains appropriate demeanor as a representative of the program and is a role model for the patients as evidenced by appearance, hygiene, and behavior.
- Is responsible for care of patients’ property.
- Able to set limits and to follow through by teaching alternate behavior.
- Ability to role model and orient new LNA’s to the unit.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill of computer use.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
- Exhibits essential working knowledge and assessment skills to recognize and report unusual symptoms and address special needs as they arise.