Behavioral Care Associate - Night/PRN

AdventHealth; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Burleson, Texas is seeking a PRN night-shift care team member to monitor patients, support behavioral health, and maintain a therapeutic environment. The role requires CNA certification, BLS, and strong communication to engage with patients and families in a high-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include observing patients, documenting observations, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring safety through de-escalation and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required].
• 1+ year of position related experience [Preferred].
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English [Required].

Responsibilities

• 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, to detect behavior patterns.
• Uses clear and positive communication to assess and address patients' and families' needs and concerns.
• Records vital signs and glucose levels as ordered.
• Orients patients and families to the unit and detects escalation signs; de-escalates when needed.
• Intervenes to restrain violent or potentially violent or suicidal patients per policy and monitors restraints.
• Performs environmental rounds per policy and reports unsafe conditions.
• Manages or assists with daily group activities.

Skills

CNA

BLS

English proficiency

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Computer skills

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Job description

AdventHealth in Burleson, Texas is seeking a PRN night-shift care team member to monitor patients, support behavioral health, and maintain a therapeutic environment. The role requires CNA certification, BLS, and strong communication to engage with patients and families in a high-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include observing patients, documenting observations, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring safety through de-escalation and adherence to policies.