MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | UNIT 12-A| FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT 21030

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Responsibilities:

Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Takes and records TPR and reports deviations from normal to Primary or Charge Nurse.

Obtains specimens as assigned (e.g., urine, stool, sputum).

Weighs patient and records weight.

Assists patients with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, dress, ambulate and assists with meals).

Records oral intake and urinary output.

Performs assigned treatments (e.g., changes simple dressings).

Communicates effectively with Charge Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patients’ needs and requests.

Orients patient to environment and develops rapport with patients, family and significant others.

Assists in patient management including de-escalation, alternative activities to prevent restraint and seclusion and physically assists in patient containment, restraint or seclusion under the direction of the Registered Nurse (e.g. Team 20/Dr. Strong).

Performs admission and unit searches, as assigned by the Registered Nurse, to include shake, pat and observation of patient belongings as well as visual searches of same gender patients on admission.

Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, neatens storage rooms, pantries and other areas).

Prepares bedside unit for new admissions (e.g., stocks with bedpan, tissues, water, cups).

Applies principles of infection control and safety in the work environment.

Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.

Ensures that contraband is not introduced into the unit environment by property search, unit rounds and visitor monitoring.

Monitors visiting sessions as assigned by the Charge Nurse.

Assists in transporting patients to/from designated areas as assigned (e.g. recreation activities, testing, court)

Assists with unit therapeutic activities as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Ensures a safe unit environment through rounding, patient observation, reporting environmental issues or patient problems to the Registered Nurse.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Other Duties:

Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy

Participates in orientation of nursing assistants.

Participates in unit committees and in CQI activities as assigned

Assists other personnel as necessary

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization

NOTE: This position will provide 20% scheduling coverage on B-G and may be scheduled approximately once per pay period on Unit B-G. The primary assignment of this role remains on A-G. The final candidate will be expected to train on both units.

Position Qualifications:

• Heartsaver/CPR Certification required.
• Technical skills required for patient care.
• Must pass Nursing Attendant test administered by BMC.
• Strong administrative skills
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for OPS
• Good organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Education:

Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course preferred.

High school graduation or equivalent required.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$21.25 per hour | DIFFERENTIALS $1.15 EVE NIGHT & WEEKEND

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.