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SalaryPart-Time Night (12:00AM-8:00AM), Three Weekends per Month
Full-Time Night (12:00AM-8:00AM), Every Other Weekend
Full-Time Evening (4:00PM-12:00AM), Every other Weekend
· High School Diploma or GED, required.
· American Heart Association CPR/AED (adult and child), required.
· Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide certification, preferred.
· Previous experience with patient intervention in psychiatric setting, preferred.
· Ability to lift, turn, position, and restrain patients, required.
Ability to communicate effectively, required.
Ability to communicate effectively, required.
* 1) Performs a variety of duties directly related to patient care:
· Initiates and encourages interactions with patients through conversation, activities, and other means. Encourages a therapeutic relationship with patients.
· Orients patient to unit and hospital. Provides factual information regarding treatment program.
· Assists and guides patients carrying-out personal hygiene and housekeeping activities.
· Assists and oversees patients at meal times.
· Escorts patients to appointments and scheduled activities off unit - within and outside hospital.
· Assists during admissions, discharges and/or transfers of patients.
· Assists RN in carrying out treatment procedures including, but not limited to restraining patient, vital signs and other directed tasks.
· Responds to medical and psychiatric emergencies with direction from RN. Administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), when necessary.
· Observes patient, as directed.
· Assumes responsibility for whereabouts and safety of patients on and off the unit and/or grounds, as directed.
· Co-leads patient education and activity groups, as required.
*2) Performs various reporting and recording duties including, but not limited to:
· Reporting observations of patient behavior to RN and other team members.
· Maintaining observation flow sheets for patient requiring various levels of supervision, i.e. constant observation, routine rounds, every fifteen minute checks.
· Participating in nursing staff and team meetings by sharing observations and information.
· Receiving and/or transmitting telephone messages concerning patient care in absence of Unit Receptionist.
· Reporting observations of patients’ interactions with visitors.
*3) Performs a variety of duties related to maintenance of physical environment including, but not limited to:
· Reporting potential hazards to RN and taking necessary measures such as mopping wet areas, removing hazardous material or other remedial action in the event of an emergency.
· Performs environmental safety checks.
· Transporting supplies such as laboratory specimens, food trays, drug baskets and other items to and from unit, as required.
· Collecting soiled linen and distributing fresh linen to patients unable to do so themselves.
· Maintaining general sanitary conditions on unit including washing patient’s refrigerator and stove when necessary.
* 4) Delivers medication if required by Registered Nurse.
5) Performs related duties, as required
*ADA Essentials Required.
**Additional Salary Details: The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.61 - $23.86 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
