Marshall Pickens - Mental Health Specialist - PRN Night Shift - Adult Unit
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
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SummaryPerforms direct patient care duties as assigned or delegated
by the Charge Nurse to meet the physical, social, emotional, and
behavioral needs of the psychiatric and/or chemically dependent
patient. Delivers care to patients (voluntary and involuntary) of
all ages and demonstrates knowledge of population-specific
developmental tasks gained through training and experience. As
delegated, performs basic nursing activities and additional
clinical responsibilities as appropriate and necessary for patient
population served.Accountabilities* Attends to mentally ill and/or
chemically dependent patients with active and reflective listening,
demonstrating a caring and therapeutic manner. Provides
individualized care to both voluntary and involuntary patients in a
manner that considers age-appropriateness, safety, comfort, and the
therapeutic environment. Interacts and assesses assigned patients
for level of functioning and mental status.\u00A0 25%* Actively
observes, collects, and communicates relevant patient information
and communicates this verbally and via the medical record to other
treatment team members. Provides timely documentation in the
medical record on assigned patients in legible, accurate and
appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures. 15%*
Monitors patients level of distress, anxiety, and/or agitation to
reduce or prevent incidents. Responds to patient crisis and/or
codes via utilization of de-escalation and de-stimulation
techniques. Has routine encounters/interactions with patients that
are in crisis or at high risk for self-harm or other destructive
behavior. 10%* Attends and/or facilitates therapeutic groups and
psycho-educational programs. Utilizes a variety of
psycho-therapeutic techniques, demonstrating knowledge of mental
health principles and practices. 10%* Upholds patient
confidentiality at all times, using exceptional judgment to ensure
patient privacy and dignity.\u00A010%* Establishes positive
relationships with team members and practices effective
communication.\u00A0 Is aware of own communication style and stress
response.\u00A0 Provides excellent customer service to patients,
physicians, and other staff members by responding promptly and
appropriately to inquiries and requests. 10%* Participates in the
development, implementation, and evaluation of patient treatment
programs. Provides input and suggestions for improvement in unit
and facility processes. Maintains established departmental policies
and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety,
environmental and infection control standards.\u00A0\u00A05%*
Informs Charge Nurse or direct supervisor of any activities,
issues, concerns that may impact patient safety or the therapeutic
milieu.\u00A0 5%* Collects and documents vital signs, weighs
patients, and collects routine urine specimens, clean catch urine
specimens, stool specimens, and sputum specimens, and other duties
as assigned or requested.\u00A0 Performs point of care testing as
trained and delegated by RN.\u00A0 Properly documents and maintains
data on medical record and informs RN of activities
performed.\u00A0 5%* Attends staff meetings regularly, participates
in annual in-services and mandatory educational experiences.\u00A0
Keeps abreast of current psychiatric issues and methods.\u00A0
5%Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesThis is a non-management
job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or
executive.Minimum EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent or
post-secondary degree in a related field.Minimum ExperienceNo
previous experienceOther Required ExperienceAcute Inpatient
Hospital Care or Long Term Care experience -
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ShiftNight (United States of America)LocationMarshall Pickens
HospitalFacility1007 Marshall I Pickens HospitalDepartment10076104
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