Marshall I. Pickens Mental Health Specialist PRN

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs direct patient care duties as assigned or delegated by the Charge Nurse to meet the physical, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of psychiatric and/or chemically dependent patients. Provides care to voluntary and involuntary patients of all ages, applying knowledge of population-specific developmental tasks gained through training and experience. Performs basic nursing activities and other clinical responsibilities as delegated and appropriate for the patient population served. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The role is based at Marshall I Pickens Hospital in the Adolescent Nursing Unit, with a variable work shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or a post-secondary degree in a related field of study.
No previous experience required.

Nice To Haves

Acute inpatient hospital care or long-term care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide attentive, therapeutic care to mentally ill and/or chemically dependent patients using active and reflective listening.
Deliver individualized care to voluntary and involuntary patients, considering age-appropriateness, safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
Interact with assigned patients and assess their level of functioning and mental status.
Observe, collect, and communicate relevant patient information verbally and through the medical record to other treatment team members.
Document assigned-patient care promptly and accurately in the medical record, following hospital and unit procedures.
Monitor patients’ distress, anxiety, and agitation to reduce or prevent incidents.
Respond to patient crises and codes using de-escalation and de-stimulation techniques; routinely interact with patients in crisis or at high risk for self-harm or other destructive behavior.
Attend and/or facilitate therapeutic groups and psycho-educational programs.
Use a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques and demonstrate knowledge of mental health principles and practices.
Protect patient confidentiality, privacy, and dignity.
Build positive relationships with team members and communicate effectively; provide prompt and appropriate customer service to patients, physicians, and staff.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating patient treatment programs.
Provide input and suggestions to improve unit and facility processes.
Follow departmental policies and procedures and maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Inform the Charge Nurse or direct supervisor about activities, issues, or concerns that may affect patient safety or the therapeutic milieu.
Collect and document vital signs; weigh patients; collect routine, clean-catch urine, stool, and sputum specimens; and perform other assigned duties.
Perform point-of-care testing when trained and delegated by an RN, document the work in the medical record, and inform the RN of activities performed.
Attend staff meetings, annual in-services, and mandatory educational experiences, and keep abreast of current psychiatric issues and methods.
Perform other duties as assigned.