Behavioral Care Associate

1103 Team Member Services; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Huguley is seeking a PRN Healthcare Associate for night shifts in Burleson, TX. The role involves observing patients, implementing patient-centered and trauma-informed care, creating a therapeutic environment, and performing rounds with real-time documentation.

The position requires High School Diploma or GED, English proficiency, and 1+ year of related healthcare experience preferred. CPR/BLS and CNA certification are valued, with possible shifts 6:00 AM–6:00 PM or 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English.
• 1+ year of related healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes patients to detect behavior patterns and report observations to the nurse or behavioral health clinician.
• Implements patient-centered and trauma-informed care.
• Creates and supports a therapeutic environment for safe treatment implementation.
• Performs observation rounds and documents in real time to detect behavior patterns.
• Uses clear communication to assess and provide therapeutic interventions for patients and families.
• Records vital signs and blood glucose levels as ordered.
• Orients patients and families to the unit.
• Identifies early signs of escalation and de-escalates.
• Intervenes to restrain violent or potentially violent or suicidal patients as required, and monitors restraints.
• Performs environmental rounds per policy and reports unsafe conditions.
• Manages or assists with daily group activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Trauma-informed care

Observational skills

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining Texas Health Huguley 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. Texas Health Huguley 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: Night (United States of America) Address: 11801 SOUTH FWY City: BURLESON State: Texas Postal Code: 76028 Job Description: Schedule: 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM). Day and night shift opportunities available. Candidates with the flexibility to work either shift are strongly preferred.

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]

Work Experience

• 1+ year of position related experience [Preferred]

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

$16.53 - $26.45

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.