Behavioral Health Associate (Non-Exempt)

Position: Behavioral Healh Associate

Department: Behavioral Health

Hours: FT Nights/ 7p-7a (36 hours weekly)

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

Under the supervision of the registered nurse, assist in the individualized care of the patient directed toward achieving the patients highest level of physical and mental wellness. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to nursing care. Assists in unit operational support tasks or duties. Performs duties and responsibilities in manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Safety/Risk Management: a. Demonstrates knowledge of and practices sound safe infection control techniques. b. Assesses safety needs and provides for a safe environment including but not limited to: Fall Precautions; Restraint Management; Patient Identification; c. Follow all Unit/Departmental Specific Policies D. Labels and properly secures guests/patients personal property. E. Adheres to hospital wide safety regulations. F.Performs equipment safety checks and reports faulty equipment/initiates repair. G. Follows policy/procedure for completion of incident reports. H.Follows confidentiality and HIPPA policy/procedure. I. Complies with patient rights/regulations. J. Assists with crisis situations utilizing de-escalation techniques.

Coordination of Services: a. Assists in the orientation of new/float personnel. Ab. Acquires adequate supplies to perform daily care. c. Acquires, sets up, and properly disposes of equipment for special procedures. Bd.

Prioritizes appropriately and utilizes good judgement in use of timepatient need appropriately. Ce. Participates in QI quality improvement activities that ensure and enhance quality of patient care. D. Participates in shift handoff to provide objective information to oncoming coworkers about patient needs/ treatment plan.

Communication Management: a. Accepts delegation of tasks and completes in a timely manner. b. Communicates with other members of the healthcare team to optimize the care of the patient. C. Gives report of patient history, status, and pertinent orders/ interventions to oncoming shift.

Technology: a. Performs unit specific computer functions. b. Performs clerical duties as needed including but not limited to: Answering phones, Build/ update/ break down patient charts, answer call lights, monitor safety lights. C. Utilize medical equipment including but not limited to: electronic vital signs machines, EKG, blood glucose monitoring device. D. Documents objective data in EMR.

Qualifications:

Preferred Education: Prefer successful completion of a High School Diploma and/or Nurse Assistant training coursePreferred Licensure:Preferred Experience: Behavioral Health, Psych, or Direct Support ProfessionalThe physical demands described here are the representative of the minimums that must be met by an employee to perform all essential functions of the job. Most physical demands are below, plus: Minimal: lift floor to waist height of < 30 lbs (horizontally) and < 40 lbs force, balance, Frequent: hand coordination, data entry.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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