What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psych CNA – Travel Contract | $1,540/week position at SpectrumACS?
Orientation Start Dates: 8/3, 8/17
24-Week Contract
Compensation & Schedule
- 48/48 Schedule: $20.00/hour $500 weekly tax-free stipend ($1,540 gross weekly pay)
- 36/48 Flex Schedule: $19.00/hour $500 weekly tax-free stipend ($1,336 average gross weekly pay)
- 36/36 Schedule: $18.00/hour $500 weekly tax-free stipend ($1,148 gross weekly pay)
- 12-hour shifts
- Day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts available based on facility needs
Position Overview
SpectrumACS, a division of American Correctional Solutions, is hiring experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for a travel assignment at a state inpatient psychiatric facility in Pueblo, Colorado. This facility provides care for adult forensic and civil inpatient behavioral health populations in a secure, team-based hospital environment.
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Minimum one year of inpatient psychiatric CNA experience within the last five years.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Observe, monitor, and report changes in patient behavior and condition
- Document patient care accurately and timely
- Assist nursing staff with therapeutic interventions
- Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
- Participate in MANDT crisis management and restraint training
Requirements
- Active Colorado CNA certification (or ability to obtain Colorado certification before start)
- Minimum one year of CNA experience in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health setting within the last five years
- Current AHA BLS certification
- Experience working in secure, forensic, or inpatient psychiatric settings preferred
- Ability to work day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts as assigned
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
Job Type: Travel Contract
Setting: Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
Location: Pueblo, CO
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $1,148.00 - $1,540.00 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked previously as a CNA at CMHHIP? If yes, you are not allowed to return at this time.
Experience:
- psych, mental health or hospital: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $500