Forensic Care Associate — Behavioral Health Support

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Medical Lake (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking motivated Nurse Assistants to join Eastern State Hospital as Forensic Care Associates. Under RN supervision, you will learn behavioral health treatment areas and provide nursing care and ward de-escalation to patients awaiting competency restoration.

Positions available full-time, part-time and on-call with on-site work. Evening/night shifts offer differential pay; background checks apply. Training provided to new hires.

Qualifications

• Patience in delivering quality health care and daily living assistance.
• As a team member, willing to deescalate behavioral health issues in a calm, non-threatening manner.
• Comprehend and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, peers, management, and the public.
• Capable to provide patient safety and comfort through attention to their general health and assistance in accomplishing daily hygiene issues.

Responsibilities

• Help create a supportive and positive environment by guiding people to improve their behavior.
• Engage with patient safety and comfort through general health, personal care, hygiene, rest, activity, diet, and finances.
• Maintain a pleasant, attentive, fully stocked, and comfortable ward environment.
• Participate in the directed treatment plan for patients; assist the nurses and staff in the administration of food, medications, activities, and treatments prescribed by a physician.
• Promote safe environments for employees and patients; observe patients for unusual or significant behavior.
• Maintain security in housing and treatment areas, inspect patient living areas for cleanliness and order, search living areas and persons for unauthorized items.
• Assist care team with documentation of vitals and observations on patient charts.
• Obtain a current Food Handler's permit and current CPR certification.
• Encourage and supervise patients in a group or in independent recreational, social, and related activities, escort patients to appointments or outside trips.

Skills

Patience

Deescalation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

WA Nursing Assistant Registration / NAC / CNA / MA

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking motivated Nurse Assistants to join Eastern State Hospital as Forensic Care Associates. Under RN supervision, you will learn behavioral health treatment areas and provide nursing care and ward de-escalation to patients awaiting competency restoration.

Positions available full-time, part-time and on-call with on-site work. Evening/night shifts offer differential pay; background checks apply. Training provided to new hires.