Assignment: 13 Weeks

Address: 36, Clinton Street, Concord, NH, 03301

Shift: (3p-11p) 5 MHW’s, (11p-7a) 7 MHW’s

Client/Facility: Department of Health and Human Services New Hampshire/ New Hampshire Hospital, Concord.

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:

· Assisting in admission procedures.

· Searching for contraband.

· Orienting the patient to the unit/hospital environment.

· Identifying and recording patient valuables.

· Completing documentation requirements.

· 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.

· Supervising and supporting patients as necessary in bathing, showering and other hygiene needs.

· Maintaining awareness of patients' dietary needs and providing records of nutritional intake.

· Monitoring and providing a safe and clean environment as prescribed by standards relating to fire safety and infection control.

· Utilizing a supportive approach with anxious and agitated patients.

· 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.

· Demonstrating basic knowledge of patient histories and conditions.

· Providing testimony during legal proceedings to provide support while maintaining patient confidentiality.

· Implementing individualized plans of care by reinforcing treatment goals during daily, continual interactions.

· 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.

· Participating in quality improvement data collection and completing all mandatory review classes to maintain competencies.

· Seeking out and appropriately utilizing supervision from Nursing Coordinator or designee in order to ensure safe practices.

· Maintaining current knowledge of hospital, departmental and unit-based changes by participating in staff meetings and reading policies and procedures to maintain skill level.

· Exploring opportunities to expand scope of knowledge where applicable through continuing education.

Documents Required:

• CPR/BLS certification.
• Covid-19 vaccinations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.70 per hour

Schedule:

• Morning shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Concord, NH 03301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Concord, NH 03301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person