CNA - Pearl MS
mississippi state hospitalFlowood, MS
CNA - Pearl MS
mississippi state hospitalFlowood, MS
yesterday
Industries
Services for the Elderly and Persons with DisabilitiesHome Health Care ServicesNursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)About the role
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Behavioral Health Mississippi State Hospital | Whitfield, MS (15 miles southeast of Jackson)60; State Classification: Support Care Professional [confirm level I, II or III]Make a difference where it matters most At Mississippi State Hospital, every shift is a chance to help someone move toward recovery. We're a publicly funded behavioral health program of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health and one of the largest public behavioral health hospitals in the nation. Our 282-bed hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. It offers adult acute and continued-treatment psychiatric care, forensic, adolescent and substance recovery services, and a 198-bed nursing home. Nearly 1,000 professionals work here around the clock on our 350-acre wooded campus in Whitfield. Our mission is to help the people we serve achieve mental wellness by encouraginghope, promotingsafetyand supportingrecovery. If you're a caring, dependable CNA looking for work with real purpose, we'd like to meet you.
What you'll do:
- As a CNA, you'll be a key part of the care team. You'll provide hands-on, direct care and help patients build the skills they need for daily life.
- Take and record vital signs, height and weight
- Help with care plan activities and patients' self-care skills
- Watch for changes in patients' condition and behavior, and report them to the nursing team
- Support rehabilitation, walking (ambulation) and safe patient transfers
- Talk with doctors, nurses, patients and families as part of a team from several disciplines
- Help teach patients about their care
- Encourage patients to take part in self-help, recreational, educational and social activities
- Take patients to offsite appointments when needed
What you'll need:
- High school diploma or equivalent 01 year of experience. New CNAs are welcome.
- Current Mississippi CNA certification [confirm whether Direct Care Training is also accepted]A patient, respectful approach to people living with mental illness
- Strong observation and communication skills, and a team-first attitude
- Male applicants ages 1826 must be registered with Selective Service
Why you'll love working here
Benefits:
- Health and prescription insurance, plus wellness benefits
- Life insurance, with optional discounted dental, vision and cancer coverage
- Paid personal, sick and military leave
- State retirement programs and deferred compensation
- State Credit Union membership
- Room to grow
- Career ladders, chances for promotion, and ongoing training and career development
- State professional development programs through the Mississippi State Personnel Board
- A place to build a long-term career, with service milestones celebrated every month
- A culture that recognizes you
- Monthly MSH STARS celebrations for Employees of the Month, service milestones, promotions and new certifications
- Perfect attendance awards, given quarterly and once a year
- Annual Employee of the Year awards, including a Direct Care category
- Staff appreciation events throughout the year, including National Hospital WeekCampus traditions like MSH Day, with food, music and games in MSH ParkAn on-campus employee dining room
- A great place to workA 350-acre wooded campus just 15 miles from Jackson's restaurants, entertainment and events
- A team of nearly 1,000 professionals providing care around the clock
How to apply:
Online:www.mspb.ms.govIn person: Personnel Department, Mississippi State Hospital, Whitfield, MS. Paper applications are accepted MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Questions:(601) 351-8020 Mississippi State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. [Insert the client's full EEO statement from their careers page]60; recblid ly4d24a4sxbxl79ddf5ne38yxqkhuk
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Experience level
Junior
Location
Flowood, MS
Occupation
Nursing Assistants
Industry
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
Posted
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