Therapeutic Assistant MUSC Leatherman Adult Empath - FT Nights

About the Role

The Therapeutic Assistant II reports to the Nurse Manager. Under limited supervision, the Therapeutic Assistant II is responsible for providing patient care as directed by a multi-disciplinary treatment program, orienting new care team members, conducting group and documenting programming, obtaining and documenting vital signs, recording meal percentages, documenting applicable patient care in the electronic medical record, and other duties as directed by registered nurses and the Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as directed by a multi-disciplinary treatment program
• Orient new care team members to the unit
• Provide assistance to new care team members as needed, directing to unit leaders as appropriate
• Conduct group and document programming
• Obtain and document vital signs
• Record meal percentages
• Document applicable patient care in the electronic medical record
• Assist with unit project improvement initiatives
• Perform other duties as directed by registered nurses and the Nurse Manager
• Attend 75% of unit staff meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or closely related field, OR high school diploma and 1 year of experience in behavioral health or related healthcare

Required Certifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required
• Certification in de-escalation training within the orientation period for employment and annually thereafter
• BLS certification required biannually

Work Schedule

36 scheduled weekly hours