Mental Health Associate II - Float Pool

MultiCare Health System•Spokane, WA

13d•$21 - $32

About The Position

The Mental Health Associate II provides a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment for an assigned patient experiencing confusion, suicidal ideation, or another psychiatric condition requiring close supervision. The role provides direct observation and works in conjunction with the Registered Nurse assigned to the patient. The position is 0.9 FTE, with 12-hour night shifts and rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Current BLS certification.
Current Washington State Certified Nurse Assistant license.
Previous patient care experience, preferably in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

Observe the assigned patient, maintain a direct line of vision at all times, and immediately communicate unusual occurrences to the nurse responsible for the patient.
Help maintain a safe, hazard-free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions, implementing safety interventions, and providing appropriate emotional support.
Orient patients and their families to the facility, its policies, and its procedures.
Document patient care activities.
Immediately intervene when a patient attempts an unsafe activity, such as climbing out of bed, attempting to ambulate without assistance, pulling at lines or tubes, or displaying aggressive behavior, and seek assistance as necessary.
Change bed linens, tidy rooms, and empty trash as needed.
Provide direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
Maintain clean and orderly utility rooms.