What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Aide- Entry Level or Full Performance 257662(47610) position at Hawaii Health Systems Corp?
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are currently seeking a Psychiatric Aide-Entry Level or Full Performance for the Psychiatric Acute-Adult unit of an acute care hospital which provides acute adult and adolescent psychiatric services. The position serves as part of the treatment team and is involved in planning, organizing and conducting adjunctive services (recreational and diversional activities) which involves the implementation of moderately complex therapeutic procedures and the application of various techniques in patient care services. The position also provides a variety of personal care and nursing services to patients in the unit.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prerequisite Qualifications Required for the Entry Level:
Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities: One (1) year of work experience in a hospital or other medically oriented institution or program where the primary or basic objective was to observe and report on a variety of physical and/or mental symptoms and conditions and implement care and/or treatment procedures for a caseload of patients. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of basic spoken and written English; basic nursing skills (i.e., taking vital signs, measuring output, recognition of abnormal signs and symptoms, etc.); patients’ rights; infection control; body mechanics; basic medical and nursing terminology; and the ability to read, write, speak and understand English; learn and apply general behavioral and psychiatric principles; establish effective therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients; follow directions; keep appropriate records; and analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
Substitutions Allowed: Completion of a practical nursing or professional nursing curriculum from an accredited school substitutes for the experience required for the entry level.
Certification Required : Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
Prerequisite Qualifications Required for the Full Performance Level:
In addition to the qualifications required at the entry level:
Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities: One (1) year of work experience in a mental health facility/unit which involved learning and performing selected therapeutic activities under the supervision of a qualified professional. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of behavioral characteristics associated with various types of mental health problems; general behavioral and psychiatric procedures; mental health principles and techniques involved in the care and treatment of individuals or groups of mentally ill patients; intervention and de-escalation techniques; common side effects of psychiatric medications; and the ability to assist and participate in the activities of the treatment team; and independently provide adjunctive services (recreational and diversional activities) to a caseload of psychiatric patients.
Desirable Qualifications: Certified in CPI, PART, Mandt or CPMR - management of crisis situations; familiar with 12 step program; Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
Salary : $50,676 - $54,792
