Mental Health Assistant - Per Diem - Shifts/Hours Varies- Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, NJ
Atlantic Health System•Summit, NJ
•$20 - $33•Onsite
About The Position
Provides direct delirium prevention/intervention services for patients admitted on the medical floors of the hospital as part of the Hospital Elder Life Program.
Requirements
- Direct delirium prevention/intervention services for patients admitted on the medical floors of the hospital as part of the Hospital Elder Life Program.
Nice To Haves
- Elder life specialist
Responsibilities
- Identify patients at risk for delirium based on clinical documentation and utilize the CAM tool when visiting them to determine the presence of delirium
- Identify need for delirium prevention and management orders (including visual and hearing impairment management) communicating that information to the nurse
- Collaborate with nursing and patient care technicians in the implementation of therapeutic behavioral interventions incorporated in the delirium management protocol
- Complete all required documentation accurately and within the timeframes required by the department
- Counsel and educate the family on prevention and management techniques when applicable
- Assist in training bedside companions in behavioral techniques to prevent and manage delirium and participate in PCT training classes with geriatric APN
- Maintain activity boxes and introduce music boxes on each unit
- Collaboration with music therapist
- Attend delirium meetings quarterly
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
