Mental Health Specialist - AMH 32 DE Community Reint

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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.

1Accurate and timely documentation of AFS progress notes and observation sheets.

2Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients maintaining professional boundaries.

3Participates in patient rounds or teams.

4Completes patient care assignments.

5Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes nonverbal and verbal.

Techniques to deescalate crisis situation.

6Intervenes in managing complex patient situations and patient schedules utilizing department policies and procedures always promoting the least restrictive alternatives.

7Communicates changes in patient status to RN.

8Follows Standards of Care and protocols for assigned patients.

9Remains awake and alert at all times while on the job.

10Performs Point of Care testing (POC).

Works effectively in the therapeutic milieu.

1Participates in planning and implementation of patient groups.

2Provides and supervises recreation and other offhall activities according to needs.

3Provides patients with direction support and supervision as needed.

4Follows established Nursing policies procedures and protocols.

5Active milieu assessment while assigned to checks particularly attuned to safety concerns.

Participates in the maintenance of the unit environment to ensure safe care.

1Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ND.

2Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ND.

3Participates in the units inventory system reporting when supplies are low.

4Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment.

5Initiates activities that promote an organized safe patient and staff environment.

Assists patients in their activities of daily living.

1Identifies patient hygiene needs; initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs.

2Provides for patients nutritional needs according to unit procedure.

3Assists and reassures patients during tests exams and procedures.

4Escorts and supervises patients on and off ground maintaining patient safety.

Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.

1Completes mandatory inservice requirements.

2Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional development with supervisor.

3Maintains competency for treating agespecific patient populations.

4Seeks constructive feedback regarding work performance from peers and professional colleagues.

5Participates in critical incident debriefing.

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsExperienceOne year of clinical experience preferably in a psychiatric setting 12 years preferred and Previous experience in direct patient care preferred preferredKnowledge 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.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently 3466

Walking Frequently 3466

Sitting Occasionally 333

Lifting Frequently 3466 35lbs (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently 3466 20lbs 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally 333

Pulling Occasionally 333

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2

Balancing Frequently 3466

Stooping Occasionally 333

Kneeling Occasionally 333

Crouching Occasionally 333

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2

Reaching Frequently 3466

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently 3466

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently 3466

Feeling Constantly 67100

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2

Vision Far Constantly 67100

Vision Near Constantly 67100

Talking Constantly 67100

Hearing Constantly 67100

Onsite

115 Mill Street

32

Regular

Rotating (United States of America)

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