LNA Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health - Full Time Days

Concord Hospital, Inc•Concord, NH

65d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Behavioral Health Nurse Manager and/or Director, the Licensed Nursing Assistant/Mental Health Worker is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care to adult or pediatric patients from simple to complex. This is a rotating role to support LNA/MHW responsibilities, 1:1 care and video monitoring.

Requirements

High school or GED preferred.
Required: Proof of LNA Education Certificate and Final Report of Written and Clinical Competency Testing Results (as required by NH Board of Nursing).
Certification required: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
Management of Aggressive Behavior part 1 and 2 completion within 6 months of hire.
Licensure required: Current New Hampshire Nursing Assistant License.
Demonstrates ability to perform as a team member and effective communicator.

Nice To Haves

One year related mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicates with patients and significant others.
Performs behavioral checks and intervenes safely while managing patients on One to One Observations, every 15 or 30 minute checks or while providing care.
Performs activities of daily living and personal care needs under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Orients patient and/or significant other(s) to situation and surroundings.
Performs de-escalation techniques and ability to intervene safely using least restrictive measures relating to physical, mental health, and social needs of patients.
Performs functions related to direct visual and/or video monitoring patients either in their room , milieu environment or other area as indicated to maintain a safe environment.
Uses time management skills.
Maintains appropriate boundaries with patients.
Receives delegated work adhering to the five rights of delegation.
Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.