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PATIENT CARE TECH, Behavioral Health Unit, Per Diem Days
About the Role
Per diem day shift CNA in behavioral health unit. Reno, NV.
Join UHS as a Patient Care Tech – Behavioral Health, Per Diem Days in Reno, Nevada. Responsibilities Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno.
Key Responsibilities
- Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer adult behavioral health services.
- Completes Bedside shift report in the room at the beginning and end of each shift. Ensures patient is provided with the names and contact numbers for members of the care team on the communication board every shift.
- Meets with Supervising RN at the beginning of each shift to receive delegation of tasks.
- Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited C. N. A program.
- Current Nevada C. N. A. license.
- Current BLS certificate.
- EEO Statement.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join UHS as a Patient Care Tech – Behavioral Health, Per Diem Days.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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Key Skills
Healthcare Support — healthcare professional Career Context
In Nevada, Healthcare Support listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$73k across 12 listings, vs ~$92k nationally (2,524 listings).
Nevada's cost-of-living index is 110.5 (US average = 100) — Nevada ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Healthcare Support pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Overview
This PATIENT CARE TECH, Behavioral Health Unit, Per Diem Days position at UHS includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
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