Newbridgehealth
MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES UNIT 12-A FULL-TIME NIGHT 210
Newbridgehealth, Paramus, New Jersey, us, 07653
Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Mental Health Assistant.
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Responsibilities
Deliver patient care with knowledge of growth and development appropriate to patient ages.
Takes and records vital signs, reports deviations to primary or charge nurse.
Obtains specimens as assigned (e.g., urine, stool, sputum).
Weighs patient and records weight.
Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care, bathing, dressing, ambulating, and meals.
Records oral intake and urinary output.
Performs assigned treatments (e.g., changes simple dressings).
Communicates effectively with Charge Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patient needs and requests.
Orients patient to environment and develops rapport with patients, family and significant others.
Assists in patient management including de-escalation, alternative activities to prevent restraint and seclusion and physically assists in patient containment, restraint or seclusion under direction of the Registered Nurse.
Performs admission and unit searches as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
Keeps unit clean (wipes tables, neaten storage, pantries).
Prepares bedside unit for new admissions (stocks beds, tissues, water, cups).
Applies infection control and safety principles.
Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
Ensures contraband not introduced by property search, rounds, visitor monitoring.
Monitors visiting sessions as assigned.
Assists in transporting patients to designated areas.
Assists with unit therapeutic activities as directed.
Ensures safe unit environment through rounding, observation, reporting to RN.
Familiar with Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, Values Statements.
Understands and adheres to Code of Conduct.
Maintains departmental policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control standards; assesses gaps and creates necessary policies.
Provides customer service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, helpfulness; responses timely, professional, caring, respectful.
Other Job Duties3>
Effectively utilize hospital computer system as it pertains to responsibilities and hospital policy.
Participate in orientation of nursing assistants.
Participate in unit committees and CQI activities as assigned.
Assist other personnel as necessary.
Perform other related duties as required.
Basic Competencies Education
Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course preferred.
Experience
1 year of experience as a Nurse's Aide preferred.
Skills
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED certification required.
Technical skills required for patient care.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
Good organizational skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Must be computer literate.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required.
Job Setting / Physical Demands All patient care areas; contact with patients, visitors, staff. Frequent prolonged standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients. Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown, particulate respirator.
Salary $21.00/ hr. Differential $1.15 for evening, night & weekend.
Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to support ongoing development.
Qualifications
High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
BLS required.
EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Locations Showing 1 location
Responsibilities
Deliver patient care with knowledge of growth and development appropriate to patient ages.
Takes and records vital signs, reports deviations to primary or charge nurse.
Obtains specimens as assigned (e.g., urine, stool, sputum).
Weighs patient and records weight.
Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care, bathing, dressing, ambulating, and meals.
Records oral intake and urinary output.
Performs assigned treatments (e.g., changes simple dressings).
Communicates effectively with Charge Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patient needs and requests.
Orients patient to environment and develops rapport with patients, family and significant others.
Assists in patient management including de-escalation, alternative activities to prevent restraint and seclusion and physically assists in patient containment, restraint or seclusion under direction of the Registered Nurse.
Performs admission and unit searches as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
Keeps unit clean (wipes tables, neaten storage, pantries).
Prepares bedside unit for new admissions (stocks beds, tissues, water, cups).
Applies infection control and safety principles.
Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
Ensures contraband not introduced by property search, rounds, visitor monitoring.
Monitors visiting sessions as assigned.
Assists in transporting patients to designated areas.
Assists with unit therapeutic activities as directed.
Ensures safe unit environment through rounding, observation, reporting to RN.
Familiar with Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, Values Statements.
Understands and adheres to Code of Conduct.
Maintains departmental policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control standards; assesses gaps and creates necessary policies.
Provides customer service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, helpfulness; responses timely, professional, caring, respectful.
Other Job Duties3>
Effectively utilize hospital computer system as it pertains to responsibilities and hospital policy.
Participate in orientation of nursing assistants.
Participate in unit committees and CQI activities as assigned.
Assist other personnel as necessary.
Perform other related duties as required.
Basic Competencies Education
Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course preferred.
Experience
1 year of experience as a Nurse's Aide preferred.
Skills
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED certification required.
Technical skills required for patient care.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
Good organizational skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Must be computer literate.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required.
Job Setting / Physical Demands All patient care areas; contact with patients, visitors, staff. Frequent prolonged standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients. Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown, particulate respirator.
Salary $21.00/ hr. Differential $1.15 for evening, night & weekend.
Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to support ongoing development.
Qualifications
High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
BLS required.
EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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