Concord Hospital - Concord, NH
posted 7 days ago
- Entry Level
Concord, NH
Hospitals
About the position
Under the direction of the Behavioral Health Nurse Manager and/or Director, the Licensed Nursing Assistant/Mental Health Worker is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care to adult or pediatric patients from simple to complex. This is a rotating role to support LNA/MHW responsibilities, 1:1 care and video monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Communicates with patients and significant others.
- Performs behavioral checks and intervenes safely while managing patients on One to One Observations, every 15 or 30 minute checks or while providing care.
- Performs activities of daily living and personal care needs under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Orients patient and/or significant other(s) to situation and surroundings.
- Performs de-escalation techniques and ability to intervene safely using least restrictive measures relating to physical, mental health, and social needs of patients.
- Performs functions related to direct visual and/or video monitoring patients either in their room, milieu environment or other area as indicated to maintain a safe environment.
- Uses time management skills.
- Maintains appropriate boundaries with patients.
- Receives delegated work adhering to the five rights of delegation.
- Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school or GED preferred.
- Proof of LNA Education Certificate and Final Report of Written and Clinical Competency Testing Results (as required by NH Board of Nursing).
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
- Management of Aggressive Behavior part 1 and 2 completion within 6 months of hire.
- Current New Hampshire Nursing Assistant License.
- Demonstrates ability to perform as a team member and effective communicator.
- One year related mental health experience preferred.
