Description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Continuing education reimbursement

General Information

• Nights Only(11p-7a)
• Duration 3 months contract

Duties

MHW who, under the direction of an RN, carry out assigned tasks, provide direct service to patients/residents and in an acute psychiatric care facility, and are qualified to perform duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Searching for contraband
• Assisting in admission procedures
• Completing documentation requirements
• Identifying and recording patient valuables
• Orienting the patient to the unit/hospital environment
• Demonstrating basic knowledge of patient histories and conditions
• Utilizing a supportive approach with anxious and agitated patients
• Maintaining awareness of patients' dietary needs and providing records of nutritional intake
• Providing testimony during legal proceedings to provide support while maintaining patient confidentiality
• Monitoring and providing a safe and clean environment as prescribed by standards relating to fire safety and infection control
• Seeking out and appropriately utilizing supervision from Nursing Coordinator or designee in order to ensure safe practices
• Participating in quality improvement data collection and completing all mandatory review classes to maintain competencies
• Purposely observing patient behaviors by documenting objective data as well as subjective inference (i.e. suicidal tendencies, patient gait, medication side effects)
• Escorting, supporting and supervising patients at appointments, legal proceedings, home placements and other activities as necessary to ensure patient safety
• Communicating any significant changes in patient status and reporting all untoward patient actions or symptoms to medical staff in charge to assure safety and continuity of care
• Identifying needs for walk groups or any other activities that will allow patients space to feel supported and to de-escalate potential situations that could create unsafe environments for staff and patients
• Maintaining awareness of patients' dietary needs providing records of nutritional intakeand appropriately utilizing supervision from the Nursing Coordinator or designee to ensure safe practices
• Supervising and supporting patients as necessary in bathing, showering, and other hygiene needs
• Implementing individualized plans of care by reinforcing treatment goals during daily, continual interactions
• Maintaining current knowledge of hospital, departmental, and unit-based changes by participating in staff meetings and reading policies and procedures to maintain skill level

Qualifications

Requirements

• A physical as applicable by state law which includes, but is not limited to the following immunizations:
• Willing Candidate having Mental Health Worker Experience
• At least three (3) professional references.

Certifications

CPR recertification

Background Investigation

Criminal background check(s).
Drug screening as applicable.

Heath Records: Immunization, Vaccination, and Current Status
MMR
Influenza
Hepatitis B
Varicella (chickenpox)
Covid-19 vaccinations
Influenza vaccinations
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis
TB skin test (Quantiferon TB gold)
Medical records and other documentation practices