Travel Psychology

Company: Compunnel Healthcare
Location: Salem
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

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• Assists the RN / healthcare team in implementation of the Patient Plan of Care as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  
• Provides patient care as directed by the RN.
  
• Respects each patient as an individual; provides care that fosters the patient's sense of dignity and positive self-regard, and uses the least restrictive approach to behavioral management.
  
• Assists with admission and discharge of patients with the supervision of the RN.
  
• Appropriately prioritizes patient care assignment (e.g., recognizes and responds appropriately to a crisis situation, and demonstrates understanding of a psychiatric emergency, and is able to maintain patient and unit safety).
  
• Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent data, according to established standards (e.g., "Problem-Intervention-Plan" format for progress notes and accuracy in vital sign documentation).
  
• Provides timely and thorough report on assigned patients to other health care team members to ensure integration of services, continuity of patient care, and focus on treatment plan goals.
  
• Promotes learning for colleagues and self (e.g. assists in orientation of new staff).
  
• Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors in accordance with the CBM Safety Rounds competency and unit requirements.
  
• Identifies ethical issues in care and reports them to the RN, and demonstrates ability to report suspected patient abuse/neglect according to hospital policy.
  
• Reports to RN any changes in a patient's mental status (e.g., suicidal thoughts, psychotic symptoms) and/or physical status (e.g., pain level) in a timely manner.
  
• Assists patient as needed in the following areas: dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, laundering clothes.
  
• Consistently assesses the milieu and need for staff intervention to maintain patient and unit safety.
  
• Is cognizant of the physical plant needs of the unit and reports to an RN any deficiencies or malfunctioning. Obtain supplies as directed.
  
• Provides back-up to Admissions Coordinator and documents accurate information on intake form. Reviews admission with RN.
  
• Manages patient meals on the unit and maintains a neat and clean kitchen and dining area. Addresses individual dietary needs of patients appropriately.
  
• Is competent in utilizing unit-related biomedical equipment.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  High school graduate or GED.
  BLS required.
  At least 2 years of mental health or behavioral health worker experience required.

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