Full Time or Part Time Available

Job Summary :

Provides general care and education to residents; assists other nursing staff.

Nights Available 

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Position Qualifications:

Successful completion of required-hours course of State of Ohio approved nursing program that includes clinical experience.

• Proof of completion of a course in medication administration approved by the Board of Nursing

• License must be current and maintained as required with Ohio Board of Nursing and the State of Ohio.
• CPR certification
• CPI certification within 30 days of employment

Key Responsibilities / Job Accountabilities:

• Takes patient vital signs.
• Performs common tasks including but not limited to treating bedsores, dressing wounds, bathing, dressing, etc.
• Coordinates visits and paperwork for patient/doctor visits.
• Assists doctors, nurses, and therapists with procedures.
• Records and reports symptoms.
• Reviews patient charts and records essential information including medical past and history, reactions, treatments, etc.
• Assists patients with daily hygiene needs.
• Implements restraints/seclusion under the order of physician and direction of RN.
• Identifies behavior to discontinue restraints/seclusion.
• Administers medication and CPR.
• Arranges transfer to different facility.
• Maintains inventory and stock of clinical and medicinal supplies.
• Educates patient on current health issues.
• Practices safety and health code standards.
• Performs jobs assigned by nurses and doctors as directed.
• Assures patient confidentiality of the medical record

Additional Skills / Qualifications:

Knowledge of psychopathology and general knowledge of medical care of patients

Understanding of resiliency and recovery in mental illness and substance abuse, and treatment approaches and techniques.

Interest in working with patients with psychiatric diagnoses.

Ability to work under stress with patients who may require constant observation.

Flexibility in work schedule.