Psychiatric Technician/CNA - PRN
Lifeways, Inc. · lifeways.org
BoiseTemporary
The job in short
Psychiatric technician and nursing assistant, per diem.
Nursing
Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-09-21
- Location as listed
- Boise, ID, USA
- Role
- Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Lifeways Hospital - Boise, ID, Salary Range: $19.96 - $20.96Hourly, This is a PRN position! Nights & Weekends included!
This position is PRN (as-needed) and does not guarantee a set schedule or number of hours.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interacts daily with patients observing and monitoring patient behavior and responses to treatment. Charts and reports information as appropriate to RN and/or other treatment team members.
After being delegated, obtains patient’s Vital Signs per provider’s orders, charts the findings and reports to the RN any changes or abnormalities.
Accompanies the licensed medical provider (physician, nurse practitioner, psychiatrist) “Provider” and/or RN during physical exams with the patients.
Responsible for completing the documentation packet on all new patient admissions and discharges.
Attends change of shift report and participates in plan of care discussion for patients during that shift.
Reports signs and symptoms of patient violence and/or aggression towards self or others to RN.
Chart patient behavior and responses to treatment as required, as well as charting on specific incidents in the patient progress notes.
Completes periodic unit checks of windows, locked doors, smoke detectors, and other safety hazards and/or conditions and reports findings to RN.
Works with the Treatment Team in transitioning patients out of the facility by having knowledge of where the patient is in the transition process using effective communication to encourage and reassure the patient throughout this process.
Responsible for maintaining a clean unit environment utilizing the Infection Control Policy by cleaning unit bathrooms, showers, hallway, unit kitchen as well as any other areas or items that may need cleaned.
Stocks towels, wash cloths, spoons, cups, gloves, med cups, crackers, juice, Boost, paper towels, toilet paper, and refills soap containers.
Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Successful completion of background check
AVADE training and CPR certification within 90 days of hire
FA/CPR Certified
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