MHA PRN Evenings and Weekends - Full-time / Part-time

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion River Point Behavioral Health is a 95-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for adults and seniors.

We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Progressive professionals in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, education and activity therapy provide our comprehensive services.

Job Duties Include the Following:

Conducts Quality 15-minute checks on assigned patients and follows the Patient Observation protocals as directed by Hospital's policies and procedures

Maintains a professional demeanor at all times and responds to patients, families, co-workers, and community partners in a courteous, respectful manner

Participates in orientation of new patients as assigned.

Acts as a positive role model to all staff and patients

Responds to others on unit in a helpful manner, especially in times of increased patient acuity or short staffing situations

Fulfills occasionally assignments of 1:1 supervision and other special assignments

Assists patients with personal hygiene as needed

Uses proper body mechanics when moving, transporting and/or lifting patients

Manages group of patients in outside activities, i.e., outings, walks, etc.

Effectively provides verbal de-escalation of potentially aggressive patients

Assists in the management of behavior and control of destructive behavior

Knows and applies procedures related to Seclusion/Restraint of patients

Recognizes signs of impaired social interaction and motivates patients toward desired cooperation

Reports patient education deficits to nurse

Facilitates patient attendance to designated programming

Teaches alternatives to destructive behavior

Instructs patient in the care of his/her physical surroundings, including the upkeep of rooms and common areas

Has basic knowledge of chemical dependency and 12 step program

Reinforces discharge plans

Assists packing and collection of all personal items at discharge

Charts objectively in BIRP format maintaining the integrity and continuity of nursing care and treatment team plans

Facilitates organized activities such as community meeting or wrap-up session

Reports all changes in behavior, mood, affect, and thought content to the nurse and documents in the chart

Assesses patient's sleeping patterns and assists in establishing conditions conducive to restful sleep

Collects physical perimeter information to include vital signs, height and weight

Recognizes alterations in nutritional patterns and reports to RN especially with geriatric and CD patients

Recognizes differences between dementia, psychosis and behavioral disorders

Provides information on patient behavior for daily shift record and level evaluation

Anticipates/interprets patient's aggressive behavior to prevent crisis behavior

Checks patient and belongings for contraband and manages the patient's valuables and belongings according to hospital policy

Assists in orienting new patients to the assigned units

Assists in discharging patients from the facility

Qualified candidates should have the following qualifications:

Must have a minimum of an Associates Degree in Psychology or related field, preferably a Bachelor's Degree

Must have at least 1-year working experience with inpatient mental health, older adult and/or addictions patients

Must exhibit excellent customer service

Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and other treatment team members

Must be able to document the progress or observation of patients' behavior

Must be able to stand for long periods of time while observing and assisting patients

Must be able to physically restrain potentially destructive behavior

Must be able to be near second hand smoke in outdoor locations

Prefer must be able to take vital signs of patients

Must be able to assist in daily care of patients when needed

Must be willing to work 6 shifts per month with at least 2 shifts being on the weekend. Also must attend a 4-day orientation training and maintain their required trainings

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