What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE FULL-TIME DAYS position at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission?
Behavioral Health Associate AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family :
- Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
Our promise to you :
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule : FT Days
Shift : 3 x 12-hour shifts
Location : AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204
The community youll be caring for :
At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
The role youll contribute :
The value youll bring to the team :
Recognize my own and others' attitudes, values, and expectations about mental illness and addiction. Engage in reflective practice about ones own beliefs and values, including stereotypes and biases (e.g. racism, ageism, gender bias and homophobia), and the impact on the care of patients with mental illness and addiction
Create and support a therapeutic milieu for the safe implementation of treatment
Protect patients rights in the delivery of behavioral health care
Perform Observation Rounds on assigned patients in a random pattern, on a facility approved time basis based on the precautions that have been assigned to the patient, observing patients carefully based on which precautions the patient is on. Document the rounds in real time
Observe patients to detect behavior patterns and reports observations and concerns to the Registered Nurse
Utilize clear and positive communication skills such as listening, interpreting, gathering and providing information, and confronting, in assessing and providing therapeutic intervention for managing patients and families needs and concerns
Understand and implement patient-centered care and trauma- informed care
Maintain professional boundaries while implementing a therapeutic associate-patient relationship
Help patients with their personal hygiene, such as bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting, basic oral hygiene, keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean and other activities of daily living
May take and records measures of patients general physical condition, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration, oxygen saturation, percentage of meals eaten, hours of sleep, height and weight
May perform blood glucose testing (waived test) as ordered by physician
Orient patients and families to the unit
Identify early signs of escalation in a patient and effectively de-escalates patients with minimum use of restraints
In conjunction with the team, and at the direction of a physician or Registered Nurse, intervene to restrain violent or potentially violent or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required
Monitor and care for patient in restraints according to policy guidelines
May assist the Registered Nurse in completing Skin Safety Checks maintaining privacy, dignity and respect
Perform Environmental rounds per policy
Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients and associates at all times. Report and initiate corrective measures of any known unsafe environmental conditions
Monitor and document contraband materials and enforce unit rules and regulations without entering into power struggles with patients
Participate as a member of the treatment team and provide input into the formulation of patients treatment plans as required
Document findings in the electronic medical record within the scope of practice
Participate in committees and / or teams according to unit need
Demonstrate skill in monitoring and interacting with patients on one-to-one status to optimize patient outcome and protect from harm
Required to manage or assist with daily group activities
Opt-In participation in Emergency Notification System as applicable to facility
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed :
Ability to communicate appropriately professionally and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws
Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
REQUIRED :
BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment
CNA certification if state applicable
Formal De-escalation Training
PREFERRED : CNA certification
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program obtained within 90 days of employment
REQUIRED :
High School degree or equivalent
PREFERRED : CNA certification
Certified Nurse Assistant training and / or experience
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category : Behavioral
Organization : AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
Schedule : Full-time
Shift : 1 - Day
Req ID : 24043415
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability / handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
