Mental Health Counselor 130
Beth Israel Lahey Health•Lynn, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
Assumes responsibility for providing skilled, creative, high quality care to patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties and responsibilities in collaboration with other nursing staff. Works effectively and collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary treatment team to enhance the smooth delivery of quality nursing care.
Requirements
- CPR certification
- Aggression Management certification
Responsibilities
- Support the hospital in such a manner that there is a strong and positive commitment to quality patient care.
- Serve as a preceptor for new employees and educates staff, as needed.
- Utilize supervision in a positive and thoughtful manner to enhance professional improvement and development.
- Attend clinical meetings that will have an impact on patient care.
- Maintain solid understanding of hospital policies and protocols, and practices within those policies and protocols.
- Participate in any ongoing quality improvement studies that will have positive patient care outcomes.
- Maintain understanding of and follow regulatory agencies expectations and guidelines (i.e. DMH, DPH, JCAHO, payors, etc.).
- Record and report all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patients status to the Registered Nurse.
- Monitor the patient milieu for safety issues and assist with promoting a positive therapeutic environment.
- Respond to patient care needs and issues, assist patients with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living. Collaborate with nurses to assist with any patient nursing needs.
- Assist in the admitting, discharging and transferring process ensuring that patient safety is addressed, monitor patient valuables during belongings search and enter proper data into computer.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, assist with development of care plans and report any issues for shift directly to the Registered Nurse.
- Maintain yearly/biyearly requirements of CPR and Aggression Management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Vaccinated against influenza (flu)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
