MHA/MHT- Behavioral Health - SCPH

Job Overview This job performs delegated nursing care responsibilities to adult/geriatric/medical psychiatric patients within the scope of guidelines set forth by the physicians, treatment team, and other clinical staff in accordance with unit/hospital policies and procedures, local, state, federal, and JCAHO standards, and requirements to provide efficient, individualized care. Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Work Experience Required: None. Certifications American Heart Association Health Care Provider (BLS) – Required. Complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) requirements within first month of employment – Required. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) – Preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability). Job Duties Provides and ensures physical needs are met for all patients by assisting with activities of daily living (ADL), e.g., oral care, meals, and other duties. Conducts and participates in therapeutic milieu activities for patients under the direction and guidelines set by the clinical staff. Participates as a team member in implementation of improvement in the quality care standards for the unit. Complies with the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Performs other related duties as required. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The job is rated Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; or when it requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. The job may also involve hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level may increase depending on essential job duties. Equal Opportunity Statement The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Capacity Path