ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
DIRECT PATIENT CARE
- Carry out all aspects of patient care and other assignments as directed by the Charge Nurse.
- Observe whether specialized services may be needed and communicate to the Charge Nurse/RN.
- Perform ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating.
- Respond appropriately and timely to patient requests.
- Report changes in patients condition or behavior to the Charge Nurse/RN, including agitation, high-risk behaviors, changes in vital signs, and eating, sleeping, and toileting patterns
- Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation, i.e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and/or other situations, using approved interventions.
- Initiate and/or participate in provision of emergency medical care when indicated.
- Provide support and direct assistance to patients who are unable to attend to their activities of daily living by assisting them with meals, daily grooming, ambulation and toileting as needed.
- Participate with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care. Report factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to the Charge Nurse/RN.
- Provide patient educational information for identified learning needs.
- Facilitate educational/activity groups as assigned or when indicated using approved materials. Recommend alternative activities based on patient functioning level and treatment plan.
Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and/or policies by patients, visitors, and staff.
SHIFT SUPPORT
- Review assignment sheet and facility designated communication tools each shift, i.e. communication log, bulletin boards, etc.
- Facilitate a therapeutic and safe environment.
- Remain on-duty until coverage for subsequent shift arrives on unit and has received verbal report.
- Ensure all patient valuables retained at the hospital during inpatient stay are recorded and stored per policy.
- Ensure patients are discharged with all personal belongings, medications, prescriptions, discharge, and referral information.
- Perform environmental and safety rounds and complete environmental check sheet as assigned. Take action to mitigate risk and report identified problems to the Charge Nurse/RN.
Comply with National Patient Safety Goals and provide immediate feedback if non-compliance is identified.
CUSTOMER INTERACTION
- Interact with patients, family members, external entities and internal staff professionally and respectfully.
- Work collaboratively with all treatment team members to create a treatment environment that supports the facility’s mission to provide exemplary patient care and customer service.
- Act to preserve patient and family dignity and safety.
DOCUMENTATION
- Documentation for medical records and reports is timely, legible, thorough, and in required format.
- Document as required including patient observations/activity, patient education and incident reports.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.50 – $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Applied Behavior Analysis: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Company’s website:
- www.havenbehavioral.com
Work Remotely:
Source: Indeed.com
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