Temp - CNA - PsychBHU (Nights) Brattleboro VT

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.

• Psych/Behavioral Health Experience - REQUIRED
• Must be willing to float to other units including child/adolescents/adults - REQUIRED
• Minimum of 5 years of experience but will consider first time travelers - REQUIRED
• COVID vaccination and booster - REQUIRED

• Resume
• Skills checklist (within 1 year)
• 2 supervisory references from last 2 years of employment
• Certifications - certifications don't need to be active at time of submission but must be willing to obtain
• License - confirm they are willing and eligible to obtain
• COVID vaccination and booster - please confirm if they are willing to obtain

• Vermont