Behavioral Health Patient Aide – Rotating Shifts

UNMH Jobs; Albuquerque (NM); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Safety Incentive Pay: $6.00/hr

Shift differentials: Weekday Nights 17

Weekend Nights 26%

Weekend Day 15%

Descripción de la vacante

UNMH Jobs in Albuquerque is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Unlicensed Assistive Personnel for the Behavioral Health unit. You will provide basic patient observation and assist with activities of daily living across Neonate to Geriatric ages, documenting in the EMR and following the Suicide Precaution protocol.

Role includes rotating shifts with safety and professional development expectations. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and willingness to obtain MDC

Formación

• Basic patient observation and ADL support as part of daily care.
• Follow therapeutic care plans and monitor high-risk patients.
• Complete documentation per EMR and Suicide Precaution UAP Procedure.
• Assist with intake-output measurements and vital signs as required.
• Develop professionally through participation in educational programs and workshops.
• Adhere to patient safety policies and report safety concerns promptly.

Responsabilidades

• PATIENT CARE - Assist with activities of daily living (ADL): meals, ambulation, hygiene, linen change and toileting as instructed
• PATIENT CARE - Maintain therapeutic plan of care and minute to minute care of patient who is at extreme risk to self or others
• PATIENT CARE - Complete specific skills listed in the "University of New Mexico, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Specific Functions" Matrix
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• PATIENT OBSERVATION - Observe patient to ensure their safety and well-being; report observations to Nurse or RN Supervisor
• PATIENT CARE - Provide intake-output measurements
• PATIENT CARE - Complete documentation as required on the Electronic Medical Record per the Suicide Precaution UAP Procedure

Educación

High School or GED Equivalent

Descripción del empleo

UNMH Jobs in Albuquerque is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Unlicensed Assistive Personnel for the Behavioral Health unit. You will provide basic patient observation and assist with activities of daily living across Neonate to Geriatric ages, documenting in the EMR and following the Suicide Precaution protocol.

Role includes rotating shifts with safety and professional development expectations. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and willingness to obtain MDC