- Salary
- $23 – $30
- Location
- 115 Mill Street Belmont (Administration Building), United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation
Critical to the role of Resource Team members is the ability to work with all diagnostic patient populations and the flexibility to work on all inpatient units.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
Assists the RN in providing direct patient care.
Accurate and timely documentation of AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets.
Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Participates in patient rounds and treatment teams.
Completes patient care assignments.
Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis and utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situations.
Intervenes in managing complex patient situations and patient schedules, utilizing department policies and procedures while promoting the least restrictive alternatives.
Communicates changes in patient status to the RN.
Follows Standards of Care and protocols for assigned patients.
Remains awake and alert at all times while on duty.
Performs Point of Care (POC) testing.
Works effectively in the therapeutic milieu.
Participates in the planning and implementation of patient groups.
Provides and supervises recreation and other off-hall activities according to patient needs.
Provides patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed.
Follows established Nursing policies, procedures, and protocols.
Conducts active milieu assessments while assigned to patient checks, maintaining particular attention to safety concerns.
Participates in the maintenance of the unit environment to ensure safe care.
Identifies and reports housekeeping problems to the Unit Secretary and/or Nurse Director (ND).
Identifies and reports equipment problems to the Unit Secretary and/or Nurse Director (ND).
Participates in the unit inventory system and reports when supplies are low.
Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment.
Initiates activities that promote an organized and safe environment for patients and staff.
Assists patients with activities of daily living.
Identifies patient hygiene needs and initiates and implements interventions to meet those needs.
Provides for patients' nutritional needs according to unit procedures.
Assists and reassures patients during tests, examinations, and procedures.
Escorts and supervises patients on and off grounds while maintaining patient safety.
Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.
Completes mandatory in-service requirements.
Identifies areas of strength and areas requiring professional development with their supervisor.
Maintains competency in treating age-specific patient populations.
Seeks constructive feedback regarding work performance from peers and professional colleagues.Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
one year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in collaboration with others.
- Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire.
- Successful passing (80% or higher) of Epic training modules(s) is a minimum requirement of the job.Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Onsite115 Mill Street40RegularNight (United States of America)1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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Job Summary
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides direct patient care and participates in the therapeutic milieu.Critical to the role of Resource Team members is the ability to work with all diagnostic patient populations and the flexibility to work on all inpatient units.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
Assists the RN in providing direct patient care.
Accurate and timely documentation of AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets.
Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Participates in patient rounds and treatment teams.
Completes patient care assignments.
Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis and utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situations.
Intervenes in managing complex patient situations and patient schedules, utilizing department policies and procedures while promoting the least restrictive alternatives.
Communicates changes in patient status to the RN.
Follows Standards of Care and protocols for assigned patients.
Remains awake and alert at all times while on duty.
Performs Point of Care (POC) testing.
Works effectively in the therapeutic milieu.
Participates in the planning and implementation of patient groups.
Provides and supervises recreation and other off-hall activities according to patient needs.
Provides patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed.
Follows established Nursing policies, procedures, and protocols.
Conducts active milieu assessments while assigned to patient checks, maintaining particular attention to safety concerns.
Participates in the maintenance of the unit environment to ensure safe care.
Identifies and reports housekeeping problems to the Unit Secretary and/or Nurse Director (ND).
Identifies and reports equipment problems to the Unit Secretary and/or Nurse Director (ND).
Participates in the unit inventory system and reports when supplies are low.
Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment.
Initiates activities that promote an organized and safe environment for patients and staff.
Assists patients with activities of daily living.
Identifies patient hygiene needs and initiates and implements interventions to meet those needs.
Provides for patients' nutritional needs according to unit procedures.
Assists and reassures patients during tests, examinations, and procedures.
Escorts and supervises patients on and off grounds while maintaining patient safety.
Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.
Completes mandatory in-service requirements.
Identifies areas of strength and areas requiring professional development with their supervisor.
Maintains competency in treating age-specific patient populations.
Seeks constructive feedback regarding work performance from peers and professional colleagues.
Qualifications
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$23.40 - $30.73/Hourly
Grade
MCL051
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Skills
EpicPatient CareHousekeeping
