Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Psychiatric Care 2026-01015

Certified Nursing AssistantAdvance your career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and make a meaningful impact in your community. As a key member of our CNA team at the Wyoming State Hospital, you'll provide essential support for patient care and treatment plans in a collaborative environment. This role offers an opportunity to work in a safe, respectful, and patient-centered setting where your skills and dedication will make a difference daily.Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurancePaid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidaysRetirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure futureFlexible schedules and work-life balance optionsMeaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communitiesLocated in Evanston, Wyoming, a charming Rocky Mountain community, you'll enjoy proximity to world-class recreation, including the renowned ski slopes of Park City, Utah, just 45 minutes away. Evanston offers abundant outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.Monitor patient behaviors while providing support and nursing interventions.Encourage appropriate behaviors that enhance participation in recovery.Act as a patient advocate.Assist patients with daily planning.Document patient progress during hospitalization.Participate in shift change reports and team meetings.Assist nurses with milieu management and work environment safety.Utilize de-escalation interventions as necessary.Take on-call on a rotation basis.Be the first to float to other units, as necessary.Serve as a mentor to new Human Services Aides and Human Services Specialists.Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and management of aggressive behaviors.Knowledge of ethics and how to maintain professional boundaries.Skills in using a computer and Microsoft Office applications.Knowledge of emergency procedures such as CPR, First Aide, and RACE.Knowledge of standard infection control practices.Ability to perform CPR, First Aide, Crisis Management, and utilize proper infection control and defensive driving practices.Ability to stand for long periods.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or one-quarter of one's body weight with assistance.