Behavioral Care Associate PRN Days

• Our promise to you:
• Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger.

It's 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:

• PRN

• Shift:

• Day (United States of America)

• Address:

• 9100 W 74TH ST

• City:

• SHAWNEE MISSION

• State:

• Kansas

• Postal Code:

• 66204

• Job Description:

• Observes patients to detect behavior patterns and report observations and concerns to the registered nurse or behavioral health clinician.
• Implements patient-centered care and trauma-informed care.
• Creates and supports a therapeutic environment for safe treatment implementation.
• Performs observation rounds on assigned patients, documenting in real time, in order to detect behavior patterns.
• Utilizes clear and positive communication skills to assess and provide therapeutic intervention for patients' and families' needs and concerns.
• Records measures of patients' general physical condition, such as vital signs and blood glucose levels, as ordered.
• Orients patients and families to the unit. Identifies early signs of escalation in patients and effectively de-escalates.
• Intervenes to restrain violent or potentially violent or suicidal patients as required, and monitors patients in restraints according to policy guidelines.
• Performs environmental rounds per policy and report unsafe conditions.
• Manages or assists with daily group activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate appropriately, professionally, and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws [Required]
• Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English [Required]

• Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

• Field of Study:

• N/A

• Work Experience:

• 1+ year of position related experience [Preferred]

• Additional Information:

• N/A

• Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support
• CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Preferred]

• Physical Requirements:

• _(Please click the link below to view work requirements)_ Physical Requirements
• https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

• Pay Range:

• $16.26
• $26.02 _This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances._

• Category:

• Behavioral & Social Work Services

• Organization:

• AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

• Schedule:

• Per diem

• Shift:

• Day

• Req ID:

• 151734911