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Job description
Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation
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Job Summary
Summary
Under direction of the Registered Nurse, the MHS provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Assists the RN in providing direct patient care.
-Accurate and timely documentation of AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets.
-Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, maintaining professional boundaries.
-Participates in patient rounds or teams.
-Completes patient care assignments.
-Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal.
-Techniques to de-escalate crisis situation.
-Intervenes in managing complex patient situations and patient schedules, utilizing department policies and procedures, always promoting the least restrictive alternatives.
-Communicates changes in patient status to RN.
-Follows Standards of Care and protocols for assigned patients.
-Remains awake and alert at all times while on the job.
-Performs Point of Care testing (POC).
-Works effectively in the therapeutic milieu.
-Participates in planning and implementation of patient groups.
-Provides and supervises recreation and other off-hall activities according to needs.
-Provides patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed.
-Follows established Nursing policies, procedures, and protocols.
-Active milieu assessment while assigned to checks, particularly attuned to safety concerns.
-Participates in the maintenance of the unit environment to ensure safe care.
-Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
-Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
-Participates in the unit's inventory system, reporting when supplies are low.
-Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment.
-Initiates activities that promote an organized, safe patient and staff environment.
-Assists patients in their activities of daily living.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
One year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting 1-2 years preferred and Previous experience in direct patient care preferred preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in collaboration with others.
- Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire.
- Successful passing (80% or higher) of Epic training modules(s) is a minimum requirement of the job.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
On the Older Adult Unit (SB1) we provide care for adults ages 50 and older who are struggling with depression, anxiety, neurocognitive disorders, and related symptoms and conditions.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
115 Mill Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
$22.40 - $29.73/Hourly
Grade
MCL050
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EEO Statement:
1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .
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Worksite address
belmont, MA, 02178, US
Who can apply
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