Mental Health Associate
$18.42 - $27.37 per hourBoston Medical Center
Participates in patient admission and discharge process by performing the following duties:
- Accurately obtains and records admission vital signs, height and weight, anddocuments theseon the Nursing Assessment Form.
- Records and processes patient belongings and valuables on admissionand atdischarge.
- Orients patients to the physical layout of the unit, milieu staff, unit rules, schedules andPatient'srights, and documents this on the Nursing Assessment form
- Participates in implementing the interdisciplinary treatment plan for individual patients by performing the following duties:
- Accuratelymonitors, reports, and documents routine vital signs as assigned.
- Accuratelymonitors, reports anddocumentspatient intake and output as assigned.
- Assistswith the collection of routine specimens.
- Assistsin all aspects of basic nursing care utilizing, i.e., bed-making, patient transfers with knowledge of proper body mechanics.
- Assistspatients as needed with activities of daily living (ADLs) including eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, ambulating and all aspects of personal hygiene and care.
- Assistsand monitorspatients'adherence topre and post-test protocols and ECT procedures asdeterminedby the Registered Nurse.
- Escorts patients to and from unit for tests and activities as needed.
- Performs and documents patient safety checks at scheduled intervals per assignment.
- Performs 1:1 observation forhigh riskpatients as assigned.
- Participatesinlimitsettingwith patients and other de-escalation techniques.
- Assistsin a team approach to provide physical control of patients in a crisis situation.
- Including assisting with implementation of restraints and/or seclusion.
- Assistsin medical emergencies as directed.
- Monitors and promptly communicates all observations or informationrelativeto patient's safety or clinical status or treatment to Patient Care Director or his/her Registered Nurse designee and documents information as needed in Progress Notes.
- Prepares daily patient-related information sheets as assigned.
- Participatesin interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings and patient conferences by sharingpatient relatedobservations/information.
- May co-leadcommunitymeetingand therapeutic groups forpatients asdesignatedby the Patient Care Director.
Participates inmaintaininga safe and therapeutic environment on the unit by the following:
- Monitorsthe overall milieu per assignment and reportsany patient or environmental issues which mightimpact onpatient care or patient/staff safety.
- Maintainsproper professional demeanor with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers.
- Utilizesprinciples of AVADE in managinghigh risksituations.
- Assistsinmaintainingcleanliness,sanitationand orderliness of unit.
- Is dependable and punctual in reporting to work
Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions:
- Functions as a resource person for orienting staff, students,visitorsand families.
- Assistswith answering unit phone and monitoring access to the unit when needed.
- Performs related duties as needed.
Reporting Requirements:
- Reportsimmediatelyto the Patient Care Director or his/her Registered Nurse designee, the following:
- Any unusual occurrence related to patients, staff, self, or visitor.
- Any change or question of change in a patient's clinicalcondition.
- Incidents and/or breaches in quality of care.
- Incidents and/or breaches inpatient'scivil rights.
- Observations related to environmental safety or equipment maintenance or development of a potentialcrisis situation.
Accountability:
The Mental Health Worker shall be accountable for the following:
- Maintains the confidentiality and security of all Medical Center-related, staff-related, and patient-related data and information.
- Abides by all Nursing and Department of Psychiatry policies and procedures.
- Abides by all relevant Medical Center policies and procedures, including infection control.
- Keeps informed of each patient's physical, mental, legal status, assigned observation and privilege level and daily nursing care plan.
- Keeps proper patient identification by requesting patient name and checking ID bands
- Consistently when interacting with milieu.
- Facilitates fiscal control by an awareness of cost control efforts.
- Continues maintenance and develops skill level in patient care through attendance at
- In-service education and clinical supervision
Education
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to two years nursing assistant, er tech, mental health worker experience required. And/or enrolled in a Bachelor of Psychology, social work or human service-related bachelor program
Basic Life SupportRequired
AVADE Training with the first six months required
Compensation Range:
$18.42- $27.37This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
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