Behavioral Care Associate PRN Days

adventhealth; Kansas; On-site; USD 22,399 - 35,845; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, is seeking a PRN Day shift position focused on patient observation and therapeutic care in a behavioral health setting. You will monitor patients, document observations in real time, and collaborate with nurses and clinicians to ensure safe treatment and de-escalation when needed.

The role requires strong English communication, basic computer and Office skills, and knowledge of healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

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

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, 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

Skills

Patient communication

Regulatory knowledge

IT systems

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Reading/writing English

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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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.