MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | UNIT STCF B-G| FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT (21073)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aids 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.
• Aids 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.
• Maintains a safe unit environment through rounding, patient observation, reporting environmental issues or patient problems to 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.
• Affirms the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• 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.
• Aids in transporting patients to/from designated areas as assigned (e.g. recreation activities, testing, court).
• Aids in unit therapeutic activities as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and positive work environment.

Requirements

• Heartsaver/CPR Certification required.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course preferred.
• High school graduation or equivalent required.

Skills

• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.

Commitment to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.