Job Description:\n\n* At least one year of inpatient psychiatric experience * Psychiatric hospital in Orange County is looking to hire full-time Certified Nurse Assistants (12-hour NOC shifts) Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CHCM/CSU roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay at CHCM/CSU in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. **** After applying through ZipRecruiter, please visit our website at chcm.us to download our application. Send your completed application and resume to our HR email address. Thank you **** STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The nursing assistant is responsible to the immediate supervisor for providing safe, direct care for an assigned group of patients by nursing process to implement and individualized nursing plan for care for each patient. The nursing assistant will promote a positive work environment so the quality patient care and constructive staff attitudes are facilitated. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS Certified as a nursing assistant in California or nursing student beyond the first year. Prefer experience and training as a nursing assistant in an acute care hospital. Must be physically capable of delivering all aspects of patient care. Ability to assess the age specific needs of adolescents, adults and geriatrics. BCLS required. Management Assaultive Behavior (MAB) is required within 90 days of hire. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching. Lifting up to 100 pounds. Pulling and pushing up to 180 pounds. Corrected vision and hearing to a normal range. Finger dexterity. Frequent exposure to stressful situation. Constant public and patient contact. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ WORKING CONDITIONS Constant exposure to noise. Occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Occasional exposure to chemicals and general cleaning agents. Shift hours may vary dependent upon the department needs to include weekends and holidays. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (All duties listed below are essential to the job.) * General Staff Accountabilities  Employee’s conduct conforms to the Mission, Vision, Values, and Code of Conduct of College Hospital.  Values individual differences and demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural needs of others.  Respects the rights, privacy and property of others, and maintains strict confidentiality.  Effectively protects all health information from unauthorized access per HIPAA regulations and all applicable local and state laws.  Maintains required certification/license in a timely fashion.  Exhibits good attendance and punctuality.  Provides appropriate notice prior to vacation/time off and notifies supervisor a minimum of two hours prior to shift when unable to come to work.  Observes allotted break and meal periods as prescribed by Hospital Policy and follows time card procedures by accurately writing in and out.  Attends to personal affairs to avoid any interference with productivity.  Adheres to the Dress Code.  Demonstrates an understanding of their personal role in the case of fire/disaster and participates in Performance Improvement activities. Functions with an awareness of patient safety issues and applies basic principles of safety as identified within the facility.  Follows the occurrence reporting policy and procedure in reporting any potential safety issues. * Job Specific Accountabilities  Always records and/or reports to the Charge Nurse or registered nurse any treatments, results, observations, patient complaint, and other pertinent information regarding the condition of patients.  Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of patients needs for comfort and safety. Follows through accurately to provide patients with good patient care.  Assists and accompanies patient in the admission, transfer, and discharge process while assuring comfort and safety, performs and documents patient admission data correctly.  Regularly assists patient according to proper body mechanics.  Always provides for patient privacy.  Provides for patient safety.  Performs all duties in an independent manner