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Clive Behavioral

NURSING ASST (CERT)

Clive Behavioral, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105

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Responsibilities Spring Mountain Treatment Center is currently seeking a full‑time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The CNA interacts daily with patients, demonstrating strong communication and observation skills, and accurately processes and documents information.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Ensure the well‑being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.

Complete patient observation rounds timely; observations may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.

Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients.

Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.

Engage with patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.

Apply de‑escalation techniques to help manage patients’ emotions, behavior and participation in treatment; assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.

Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team; significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.

Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapists that promote improved physical and mental wellness.

Ensure comfort, dignity, privacy and perform related CNA duties such as feed, bath, dress, groom, move patients or change linens.

Provide transfer or transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as required.

Follow established policies, procedures and standards for patient care.

Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Perform other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive compensation & generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

More information available on our Benefits Guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Spring Mountain Treatment Center Spring Mountain Behavioral Services has provided mental health services to the Las Vegas community since 2001, treating children, teens, adults and senior adults with behavioral health or addiction issues. We offer a supportive and healthy environment with 24‑hour care that allows people of all ages to make positive changes in their lives. Our primary location, Spring Mountain Treatment Center, focuses on the stabilization of acute symptoms for patients age 5 to 65, along with select outpatient care programs for teens. Our secondary location, Spring Mountain Sahara, houses our adult outpatient and senior adult inpatient programs. The facility is a 110‑bed mental health center that provides acute crisis stabilization services for adults, teens and children in a secure inpatient setting, with structured, therapeutic environment and intensive physician involvement and oversight.

About UHS Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees and operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum high‑school diploma or equivalent required.

Active CNA license from the Nevada State Nursing Board.

B.S./B.A. in behavioral health science preferred.

One year of experience in a psychiatric setting/patient care preferred.

Obtain BLS Basic Life Support certification.

Good communication skills, i.e., reading, writing and speaking.

Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and stand for long periods of time.

Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.

Basic PC knowledge and medical terminology.

Good leadership qualities, which include self‑control, patience and empathy.

New hires required to attend one full week of new employee orientation on day shift, normally 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Must successfully pass a background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check).

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Minimum $18 / hr

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