Brigham and Women's Hospital
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Per Diem: 16 shifts in 6 months. At least 1-2 weekend shifts a month. 8 hour shifts minimum. Weekend and Holiday requirements.
Job Summary
The Mental Health worker is a member of the multidisciplinary team who, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs a variety of duties on the milieu that include direct patient care, patient monitoring, coordination of and execution of milieu groups, and monitoring the tone and activity of the unit to ensure a safe environment. Maintains current education for and is expected to provide for the ADLs of adult and geriatric patients. Utilizes de-escalation strategies to assist patients with self-regulation within the mission of reduction of restraint/reduction on a DMH Licensed unit. Essential Functions
Follows unit maintenance and safety checks procedures at all times. Demonstrates proper management of “sharps” according to policy. Demonstrates understanding and management of patient privilege system. Able to recognize warning signs indicative of an increase in potential for violence against self or others. Prevents the use of restraint and seclusion by strategically intervening and effectively deescalating potentially violent situations. Understands the mission of restraint/seclusion reduction and maintains annual behavior management certification. Recognizes changes in patient behaviors and communicates them to the Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse. Demonstrates proper use of limit setting and behavioral intervention strategies. Anticipates and identifies safety risks and takes action by evaluating products, devices, and safety procedures. Trained to participate in the restraint/seclusion of patients when all other less restrictive measures have failed. Monitors patients in restraints, seclusion and/or provides constant observation according to policy. Manages and negotiates safe entry to and exit of persons from the locked unit. Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene and follows infection control procedures. Demonstrates understanding of and utilizes appropriate therapeutic boundaries with patients, families, and co-workers. Maintains CPR certification. Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Bachelor's Degree Psychology required or Bachelor's Degree Mental Health required Experience: 2+ years of inpatient psychiatric experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Computer proficiency. EEO Statement
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. 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.
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The Mental Health worker is a member of the multidisciplinary team who, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs a variety of duties on the milieu that include direct patient care, patient monitoring, coordination of and execution of milieu groups, and monitoring the tone and activity of the unit to ensure a safe environment. Maintains current education for and is expected to provide for the ADLs of adult and geriatric patients. Utilizes de-escalation strategies to assist patients with self-regulation within the mission of reduction of restraint/reduction on a DMH Licensed unit. Essential Functions
Follows unit maintenance and safety checks procedures at all times. Demonstrates proper management of “sharps” according to policy. Demonstrates understanding and management of patient privilege system. Able to recognize warning signs indicative of an increase in potential for violence against self or others. Prevents the use of restraint and seclusion by strategically intervening and effectively deescalating potentially violent situations. Understands the mission of restraint/seclusion reduction and maintains annual behavior management certification. Recognizes changes in patient behaviors and communicates them to the Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse. Demonstrates proper use of limit setting and behavioral intervention strategies. Anticipates and identifies safety risks and takes action by evaluating products, devices, and safety procedures. Trained to participate in the restraint/seclusion of patients when all other less restrictive measures have failed. Monitors patients in restraints, seclusion and/or provides constant observation according to policy. Manages and negotiates safe entry to and exit of persons from the locked unit. Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene and follows infection control procedures. Demonstrates understanding of and utilizes appropriate therapeutic boundaries with patients, families, and co-workers. Maintains CPR certification. Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Bachelor's Degree Psychology required or Bachelor's Degree Mental Health required Experience: 2+ years of inpatient psychiatric experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Computer proficiency. EEO Statement
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. 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.
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