Mass General Brigham·Belmont, Massachusetts
Provides direct patient care and participates in the therapeutic milieu under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include assisting patients with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment, and reporting equipment or cleaning issues.
Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation
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Under direction of the Registered Nurse, the MHS provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes -1 Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ND. -2 Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ND. -3 Participates in the unit’s inventory system, reporting when supplies are low. -4 Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment. -5 Initiates activities that promote an organized, safe patient and staff environment.
Assists patients in their activities of daily living. -1 Identifies patient hygiene needs; initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs. -2 Provides for patients’ nutritional needs according to unit procedure. -3 Assists and reassures patients during tests, exams, and procedures. -4 Escorts and supervises patients on and off ground, maintaining patient safety.
Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency. -1 Completes mandatory in-service requirements. -2 Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional development with supervisor. -3 Maintains competency for treating age-specific patient populations. -4 Seeks constructive feedback, regarding work performance, from peers and professional colleagues. -5 Participates in critical incident de-briefing.
Qualifications: Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience One year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting 1-2 years preferred and Previous experience in direct patient care preferred preferred
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
On the Older Adult Unit (SB1) we provide care for adults ages 50 and older who are struggling with depression, anxiety, neurocognitive disorders, and related symptoms and conditions.
Work Location: 115 Mill Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
$22.40 - $29.73/Hourly
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Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting. Candidates must be able to pass Epic training with a score of 80% or higher within 30 days of hire.
Market context
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