Benefits offered for fulltime employees:
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid
- Short Term Disability- Company Paid
- Long Term Disability
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional or ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%
- Retirement and Financial Planning Services
- Shift differential incentives
- Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
- We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
- Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
- Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
- Sick Leave for part-time staff
- (11) Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Carpool reimbursement
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Clinical Supervision
- Wellness Program reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Patient Care
- Interact daily with patients, observing and monitoring behavior and responses to treatment. Charts and reports relevant information to the RN and/or other treatment team members.
- Upon delegation, obtains patients' vital signs per provider orders, documents findings, and report any changes or abnormalities to the RN.
- Accompany the licensed medical provider (physician, nurse practitioner, psychiatrist) and/or RN during patient physical exams.
- Complete documentation packets for all new patient admissions and discharges.
- Attend shift change reports and participate in care planning discussions.
- Under RN direction, administer non-medicinal treatments such as foot soaks, cold packs, and topical treatments.
- Report signs and symptoms of patient violence and/or aggression toward self or others to the RN.
- Under Provider and/or RN direction, implements seclusion and/or restraint protocols for patients in imminent danger to themselves or others.
- When necessary, follow one-to-one monitoring protocols for patients in seclusion, restraints, or under suicide or elopement precautions.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, dressing, laundry, dental care, and making beds.
- Participate in recreational activities such as community walks, picnics, and games.
- Document patient intake and output as directed, using flow sheets and reporting abnormalities to the RN.
- Record and monitor patient weight per provider instructions and report abnormal changes.
- Under RN direction, conduct non-body cavity searches for contraband, documenting findings appropriately.
- Escort patients to off-unit activities, including medical appointments, court hearings, community outings, and transition visits.
- Perform other patient care duties as assigned by the RN.
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Documentation
- Chart patient behavior and responses to treatment, including specific incidents, in progress notes.
- Maintain patient information on required flow sheets, such as 1:1 monitoring, suicide precautions, sleep tracking, and seclusion/restraint records.
- Complete the Patient Inventory Sheet to document personal belongings at admission and as needed.
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Other Duties
- Conduct regular 15-minute safety checks as assigned.
- Conduct periodic unit checks for safety hazards, including windows, locked doors, and smoke detectors, and reports findings to the RN.
- Assist the treatment team in patient transition planning and provide emotional support during the process.
- Assist in training new employees by monitoring interactions with patients and providing feedback.
- Maintain cleanliness in accordance with Infection Control Policy, including cleaning bathrooms, showers, hallways, and the unit kitchen.
- Stock unit supplies such as towels, gloves, food items, paper goods, and hygiene products.
- Promote a safe unit environment by always remaining vigilant.
- Time Management: Complete all tasks promptly and assist colleagues as needed.
- Organization: Develop systematic plans for patient care and adheres to scheduled breaks and duties.
- Attention to Detail: Complete required documentation accurately and legibly.
- Quality Focus: Maintain a secure and private environment for patients, ensuring confidentiality in all interactions.
- Professionalism: Demonstrate respectful communication and maintain positive relationships with staff and patients.
- Productivity: Work efficiently, support nursing staff, and contribute to smooth unit operations.
- Thoroughness: Perform only tasks within scope of training and expertise.
- Coordination: Collaborate with the team to provide high-quality care.
- Reporting Skills: Communicate patient concerns and irregularities to the charge nurse promptly.