Psychiatric Assistant I -Adult Inpatient Psychiatry - FT - Nights

Memorial Healthcare

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of nursing staff provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• No prior work experience required.

Nice To Haves

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4)
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• PATIENT SAFETY - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
• PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Inventories and monitors patient belongings.
• Monitors supplies for unit.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures including EKG and Phlebotomy, and therapeutic interventions.
• Psychiatric Assistants who work in any of the Behavioral Health units are required to perform safety rounds on all assigned patients every 15 minutes and to record activities/locations of patients on the assigned rounding sheet upon the completion of each 15 minute rounding session.

Benefits

• Veteran’s Preference

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED