24/7 Behavioral Health Observation Specialist

Brown-University-Health-1; Fall River (MA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brown University Health's Saint Annes Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts is hiring a Behavioral Health Attendant to maintain a safe, continuously observed environment for high-risk patients during night shifts. You will watch the patient at all times, report changes to the RN, ensure confidentiality, and follow infection prevention standards while maintaining professional boundaries.

Training is provided on the job.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• American Heart BLS certification required.
• Completion of training within the first week of hire.
• Successful completion of the Care of the Aggressive Patient training provided by the facility upon hire.
• Completion of unit orientation for each unit to which the employee will be assigned.

Responsabilités

• Maintain constant observation of the patient, facing the patient at all times.
• Do not leave the patient unattended, including when visitors are present.
• Do not leave the assignment without RN approval and relief.
• Receive, review, and discuss the RN's report detailing any special needs or monitoring requirements.
• Immediately report any observed changes in the patient's behavior or condition to the duty nurse via the intercom system or other available communication methods.
• Inform the RN of any patient complaints related to their health.
• Call the appropriate code if needed.
• Perform patient assistance activities related to ambulation and mobilization safely.
• Regularly conduct room safety sweeps per policy and ensure potentially hazardous items are removed.
• Monitor applied restraints to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Assist in dressing and undressing the patient as needed and secure clothes and belongings.
• Maintain a professional and safe appearance, including not wearing items around the neck that could be used as a weapon.
• Document all observations on the patient safety sheet as instructed and within designated timeframes.
• Ensure patient confidentiality at all times and refrain from discussing patient information with anyone other than the assigned nurse and physician.
• Communicate in a professional and empathetic manner with patients and refer complaints to the RN.
• Refer unresolved complaints to the patient advocate.
• Refrain from conversations about medical condition or plan of care.
• Greet the patient and introduce yourself at the beginning of each assignment.
• Remain wholly dedicated to observing the patient throughout the shift.
• Do not bring personal items into the room.
• Maintain infection prevention standards.
• Maintain personal and professional boundaries.

Connaissances

Oral communication

Written communication

Documentation

Critical thinking

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

American Heart BLS certification

First-week training completion

Care of the Aggressive Patient training

Unit orientation for assigned units

Description du poste

Brown University Health's Saint Annes Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts is hiring a Behavioral Health Attendant to maintain a safe, continuously observed environment for high-risk patients during night shifts. You will watch the patient at all times, report changes to the RN, ensure confidentiality, and follow infection prevention standards while maintaining professional boundaries.

Training is provided on the job.