What are the responsibilities and job description for the C.N.A Lead position at Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services?
Title: C.N.A Lead
State Role Title: 49053
Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $42,705/year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst
Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
Lead Certified Nurse Aide Assist Nurses By:
communicating using
specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery.
KSAs and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
and patients from varied backgrounds using effective interpersonal skills.
Maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) certification in good standing with the VA State Board of Nursing
Knowledge of basic treatment measures to promote mental health appropriate to the adult, developmentally disabled or impaired, and/or geriatric populations.
Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.
Knowledge of personal care needs and activities of daily living
Ability to carry out responsibilities of the position.
Ability to turn, bend and lift non-ambulatory patients without restrictions.
Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed nursing staff.
Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe patient behavior by observing, interacting, and listening.
Ability to observe, report and document changes in patients’ mental, physical, and behavioral status.
Ability to read, write and speak in the English language to effectively communicate with others, following written and oral instructions, as well as electronic communication.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers and patients from varied backgrounds using effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to recognize the need and ask for help or assistance in providing care and treatment.
Ability to give and receive effective feedback and perform as a member of a team.
Successful completion of Therapeutic Options (TO) Training, and CPR; Ability to administer CPR and perform TO approved physical interventions.
Ability to work overtime hours, rotating weekends, and holidays, as well as during staffing emergencies.
Ability to use email and electronic health records.
Ability to demonstrate competencies as defined on the C.N.A. competency assessment and maintain all required orientation and annual competencies.
Vision and hearing adequate to recognize and respond to hazardous situations and ensure safety of people at facility.
Demonstrated ability to practice infection control measures.
Requires ability to perform repetitious walking and/or standing, bending, lifting, and reaching overhead to position, restrain/transfer/transport and/or escort individuals.
Expert knowledge within CNA role of human behavior, age-specific needs, and personality development
Excellent communication skills demonstrated at different levels in organization and between departments and shifts.
Ability to work effectively with staff in a team approach and appropriately intervene in crisis or problem situations utilizing conflict management and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated role modeling and leadership skills working in groups of diverse team members, with the ability to lead a team.
Ability to provide constructive feedback in assertive yet empowering manner, and project optimism in difficult situations.
Demonstrated ability to teach and assess competencies of new employees in the Psychiatric Care Technician or Certified Nurse Aide role and to plan/provide education activities.
Additional Considerations
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correction setting is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Social Work field is highly preferred.
Basic computer skills needed.
Prefer attainment of Level II Direct Support Professional (DSP) Career Pathway
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. For classified positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion, VA. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check, a Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check, and drug testing is required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges (Go to the code sections to see barrier crimes and related information).
Contact Information
Name: Rebecca Richardson
Phone: 276-706-3516
Email: rebecca.richardson@dhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
State Role Title: 49053
Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $42,705/year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst
Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
Lead Certified Nurse Aide Assist Nurses By:
- Providing quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Provides leadership and serves as a preceptor/mentor for other PCT's and CNA's.
- Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment
- Creating healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit,
- Observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors,
communicating using
specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery.
KSAs and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
- Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe patient behavior by observing, interacting,
- Ability to read, write and speak in the English language
- Ability to observe, report and document changes in patients’ mental, physical and
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to maintain all required orientation and annual competencies
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-
and patients from varied backgrounds using effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to recognize the need and ask for help or assistance in providing care and
- Ability to give and receive effective feedback and perform as a member of a team
- Ability to administer CPR and perform Therapeutic Options approved physical
- Ability to work overtime hours, rotating weekends, and holidays
- Ability to use email and electronic health records
Maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) certification in good standing with the VA State Board of Nursing
Knowledge of basic treatment measures to promote mental health appropriate to the adult, developmentally disabled or impaired, and/or geriatric populations.
Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.
Knowledge of personal care needs and activities of daily living
Ability to carry out responsibilities of the position.
Ability to turn, bend and lift non-ambulatory patients without restrictions.
Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed nursing staff.
Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe patient behavior by observing, interacting, and listening.
Ability to observe, report and document changes in patients’ mental, physical, and behavioral status.
Ability to read, write and speak in the English language to effectively communicate with others, following written and oral instructions, as well as electronic communication.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers and patients from varied backgrounds using effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to recognize the need and ask for help or assistance in providing care and treatment.
Ability to give and receive effective feedback and perform as a member of a team.
Successful completion of Therapeutic Options (TO) Training, and CPR; Ability to administer CPR and perform TO approved physical interventions.
Ability to work overtime hours, rotating weekends, and holidays, as well as during staffing emergencies.
Ability to use email and electronic health records.
Ability to demonstrate competencies as defined on the C.N.A. competency assessment and maintain all required orientation and annual competencies.
Vision and hearing adequate to recognize and respond to hazardous situations and ensure safety of people at facility.
Demonstrated ability to practice infection control measures.
Requires ability to perform repetitious walking and/or standing, bending, lifting, and reaching overhead to position, restrain/transfer/transport and/or escort individuals.
Expert knowledge within CNA role of human behavior, age-specific needs, and personality development
Excellent communication skills demonstrated at different levels in organization and between departments and shifts.
Ability to work effectively with staff in a team approach and appropriately intervene in crisis or problem situations utilizing conflict management and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated role modeling and leadership skills working in groups of diverse team members, with the ability to lead a team.
Ability to provide constructive feedback in assertive yet empowering manner, and project optimism in difficult situations.
Demonstrated ability to teach and assess competencies of new employees in the Psychiatric Care Technician or Certified Nurse Aide role and to plan/provide education activities.
Additional Considerations
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correction setting is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Social Work field is highly preferred.
Basic computer skills needed.
Prefer attainment of Level II Direct Support Professional (DSP) Career Pathway
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. For classified positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion, VA. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check, a Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check, and drug testing is required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges (Go to the code sections to see barrier crimes and related information).
Contact Information
Name: Rebecca Richardson
Phone: 276-706-3516
Email: rebecca.richardson@dhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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