BHS2 per diem

Brown University Health; East Providence (RI); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 45 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Brown University Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist II to provide care and safety for children and adolescents within a therapeutic milieu. You will help shape daily schedules, implement treatment plans, and supervise less-senior staff under RN direction.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, crisis de-escalation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Bradley Hospital setting, per diem schedule, and day shift available.

Qualificações

• Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred.
• Willingness to learn role related skills.
• Care for patients across the life span with attention to aging and development.
• Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain the milieu as delegated by the Charge RN and report variations promptly.
• Input into the day-to-day schedule and structure of a therapeutic milieu and its implementation.
• Provide care and safety to children and adolescents as part of the treatment team.
• Mentor and guide less-senior staff and orient new BHS I under supervision.
• Communicate concerns to the appropriate supervisor promptly.

Conhecimentos

Crisis management

De-escalation techniques

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

SUMMARY: Under the direction of Clinical Nurse Manager (Inpatient)/Program Director (Partial) and Unit Charge RN, the Behavioral Health Specialist II (BHS II) is responsible for providing care and safety to children and adolescents as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The BHS II is responsible for input into the formulation of the day-to-day schedule and structure of a therapeutic milieu and the implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: 96337558In addition to the duties and responsibilities of a Behavioral Health Specialist I: Maintains the milieu as delegated by the Charge RN and reports back any variations immediately. Functions independently in demonstrated areas of competence in the delivery of sophisticated childcare as able. Consistently utilizes safe, effective, crisis management techniques. Consistently takes initiative to suggest innovative changes and additions that improve the quality of milieu care on the unit. Develops a clear understanding of trauma and displays an empathetic, compassionate nonjudgmental attitude toward children and families. Demonstrates outstanding initiative in organizing therapeutic unit activities and support BHS I in learning how this is accomplished. Provides guidance, monitoring, and role modeling to less-senior staff during activities. Orients new BHS I in an organized and thorough fashion under the direction of the CNM. Reports all peer concerns to charge RN and/or ANM/CNM immediately. Demonstrates consistent ability to assertively and respectfully communicate directly with appropriate person on issues of concern/conflict. May be assigned to specialized responsibilities as determined by Charge RN, CNM or Nursing Director. Provides daily feedback to charge RN regarding changes in patient behaviors and milieu issues. Demonstrates enhanced clinical expertise. 96337142While an individual is hired to work on a particular program, they may at times be asked to perform comparable duties in other clinical settings throughout the hospital system as program needs arise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: 96337118Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred.Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. st1:place wt=onst1:placename wt=onBradley/st1:placename st1:placename wt=onHospital/st1:placename/st1:place

Safety Care Certification: Employees in this position work in a psychiatric setting under stressful conditions associated with care of psychiatrically impaired, suicidal, aggressive, and sometimes, self-injurious individuals. Employees are expected to build therapeutic rapport to prevent crisis and utilize de-escalation techniques taught by Bradley Hospital to minimize need for physical intervention. Employees in this category must have the ability to remain calm during a crisis as evidenced by the ability to make quick rational decisions and prioritize immediate patient care needs to maintain a safe therapeutic environment. Employees in this position must also be able to participate in the physical management of patients which can include, but is not limited to, awareness and demonstration of safe body positioning at all times, awareness and coordination to block and deflect possible aggression, and the ability to physically hold struggling patients, using approved methods only, to maintain safety for extended periods of time. Specifically, such employees must be able to: lift up to fifty pounds; reach with their hands and arms; grasp and hold with their hands; bend/squat/kneel without limitation, and physically escort patients when needed. Position requires occasional running for short distances, and frequent standing.

EXPERIENCE/REQURIMENTS: Six months to one year of direct childcare work with similar populations. Current Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification. Current BLS certification.

INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within Program policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to ANM/CNM where clarification of Program policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range

$19.97-$32.96

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type

Mon-Friday as needed

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required

No