24HourNurse is offering Local or Travel CNA Contract Assignments at Kansas Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Hospitals

Position: CNA - must be licensed in Kansas

Location: Larned, KS

Must be open to any shift. Rotation is 6 days on, 2 days off. Will get assigned shift during orientation. Mandation is possible. Shift times are: 10:45pm-6:45am; 6:45am-2:45pm; 2:45pm-10:45pm. Doubles are possible.

Length: 17 weeks for first contract (4 weeks orientation/training and 13 weeks independent), extensions may be up to 6 months.

Start dates are generally every other Monday. Orientation is about four weeks long and occurs during business hours. You can not miss any orientation.

Must live 50 mi or more from facility.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct daily care to residents of the psychiatric hospital facility
• Monitor and report any health changes to LPN or RN
• Monitor and document patient progress and vital signs
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures

Must work the shift and unit assigned during orientation. The units include:

The Psychiatric Services Program (PSP) provides comprehensive mental and physical health care to persons from the 59 Kansas counties comprising the hospitals services area who are referred by their area mental health center, in accordance with the Kansas Mental Health Reform Act.

The State Security Program (also known in Kansas Statutes as the State Security Hospital) serves male and female adult mentally ill forensic populations from the entire state of Kansas, which are admitted through specific forensic statutes or transferred from the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) for treatment.

The Sexual Predator Treatment Program (SPTP) at Larned State Hospital was established by a 1994 statute that provides for the civil commitment of persons identified as Sexually Violent Predators (SVP). SPTP is charged with maintaining a secure environment in which individuals identified as SVPs can reside and be offered treatment with the aim of reducing their risk of re-offending. Ultimately, the goal of SPTP is to return SVPs to the community where they can function as contributing, productive citizens with no further victims.

Requirements:

• Kansas Certified Nursing Assistant license
• Minimum of 3 mos of direct care experience, preferably in a behavioral health care setting
• Must pass a 10-panel drug screen and alcohol screen prior to start
• Must pass criminal background check and adult/child protective services check. No felonies.
• Valid Driver's license
• Must receive a negative TB test or chest x-ray (we will provide)

Benefits:

• Quick application process
• Competitive pay
• Blended rates for travelers 50+ miles for housing and meals
• Opportunity for contract extension
• Medical benefits available
• Retirement savings plan available
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

If you are interested in proceeding, please send me your:

• Resume
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross only)
• Driver’s license
• Social Security Card
• Three work references
• I will send you a packet of forms to complete

Once you are offered the position, I will send you a skills checklist and training modules to complete

Please don’t hesitate to call, text or e-mail me with any questions!