Psychiatric Assistant - Full time - Day shift

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse and/or licensed practical nurse, the Psychiatric Assistant performs a wide range of nursing care activities and related services to support the personal and psychosocial needs of patients. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment while delivering compassionate care. Competency in age-specific care, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Violence Prevention is required.

Requirements

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program required
• Maryland Nursing Assistant certification required
• BLS (CPR) certification in compliance with policy required
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to relate effectively to individuals from diverse backgrounds

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and comfort to patients, including proactive rounding every 15 minutes and responding to requests from patients, nurses, physicians, and families
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges, including searches, recording valuables, and taking vital signs
• Document all patient care activities in the electronic medical record, including procedures, teaching, vital signs, intake/output, and rounding
• Provide care for patients under constant observation, including documentation in restraint flow sheets and securing personal belongings
• Assist with meal safety, monitor silverware, and help patients complete menus
• Perform clerical duties such as entering work orders, ordering supplies, providing meal relief, entering lab orders, using the paging system, and operating phones
• Conduct environmental safety rounds, checking for locked doors, fire extinguisher status, department cleanliness, and removal of unsafe items

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts

What This Job Offers

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