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Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Behavioral Emergency Response Team

Mymedtrust • Bethesda, MD • Posted 10 days ago via ZipRecruiter

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In-person • Full-time • $18.00/hr • Entry Level

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MedTrust is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) for a full-time night shift position at the National Institute for Research in Bethesda, Maryland. The role involves responding to behavioral emergencies as part of the Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT), managing patient assignments on the unit, and providing patient care in a behavioral health and acute care setting. Training on Patient Care Technician competencies and Crisis Prevention Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Respond with the Code BERT to patients experiencing an escalation in behavior requiring additional staff support.
  • Manage a patient assignment on the assigned patient care unit.

Qualifications

Required

  • Maryland Certified Nursing Assistance certification
  • 2-3 years of experience in behavioral health and acute care in a hospital setting
  • Minimum of 1 year current experience as a CNA/PCT in a Behavioral/Psychiatric Unit in a hospital setting
  • Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification
  • Proof of vaccinations or Titer Immunity prior to start

Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Description
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Day Shifts available and you can Set Your own Schedule!
MedTrust is currently accepting applications for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA) positions for a full time night opening at the National Institute for Research, Bethesda, Maryland. CNAs with Maryland Certification only are eligible on this contract.

  • Selected candidates will receive training on our Patient Care Technician competencies and Crisis Prevention Training
  • Requires a Maryland Certified Nursing Assistance certification
  • Requires 2-3 years of experience in behavioral health and acute care in a hospital setting
  • Schedule is for full time (40 hrs. per week): choose either schedule:
      • (1) evening shift (3p-11:30pm) with rotation to weekends and holidays as needed
      • (1) night shift (11p-7:30am) with rotation to weekends and holidays as needed
Please email your resume (with psychiatric hospital experience) to Monique@MyMedTrust.com
Compensation: $18/hour plus $1/hour as night shift dif for all hours worked plus $4.23/hour for benefits.

Key Responsibilities
  • will respond with the Code BERT(Behavioral Emergency Response Team as needed, to patients who are experiencing an escalation in behavior requiring additional staff support.
  • will also manage a patient assignment on assigned patient care unit.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Experience: Minimum of 1 year current experience as a CNA/PCT in a Behavioral / Psychiatric Unit in a hospital setting
Certification:
  • Current Basic Life Support for Health care Providers (BLS)
  • Current unrestricted Maryland CNA certification
  • MedTrust requires proof of vaccinations or Titer Immunity prior to start

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Benefits
As a MedTrust team member, you are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Federal Holidays
  • CEU Reimbursement
  • 401K