Milieu Counselor / Nursing Assistant - Part-time, 8 Hrs/wk

Location and Schedule Location: CHA Everett Hospital Work Days: 8 hour shifts, every other Saturday and Sunday Category: Nurse Support Department: Psych EH Lewis 2 Nursing Job Type: Part-time Work Shift: Day / Evening Hours/Week: 8.00 Union Name: SEIU 1199 Job Purpose Providing quality care according to Cambridge Health Alliance standards of nursing practice and the role expectations of the Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Unit. The Milieu Counselor is a member of the multidisciplinary team who, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for a safe and structured unit milieu as well as attending to the individual needs of patients in crisis in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Responsibilities The Milieu Counselor/Nursing Assistant assists with ADLs, leads or co-leads groups, performs safety checks, 1:1 meetings with patients, and charts patients B/P, TPR & weight, as well as helping maintain their nutritional and hydration needs. They communicate with the nurses about any changes in vital signs and accurately measure and document patients’ intake and output. Qualifications and Experience Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required. At least one year previous inpatient clinical mental health experience in a behavioral health unit strongly preferred. Clinical experience as a technician or assistant with geriatric and adult psych highly preferred. All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job‑specific physical agility test. Compensation and Benefits Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement In keeping with federal, state and local laws, CHA policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. CHA is fully committed to equal employment opportunity and will not tolerate unlawful discrimination. Further, CHA will not tolerate discriminatory slurs or conduct that in the judgement of CHA, encourages or permits an offensive or hostile work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cambridge Health Alliance