MHW w/ CNA preferred (1:1 ) PT Nights float assigned L2

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate individual to serve as a patient advocate in an adult inpatient intensive treatment unit. This role involves assisting registered nurses with direct patient care, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment, and effectively communicating with patients to meet their needs. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in social sciences or equivalent experience, along with strong communication and written skills. This part-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients while working in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience with mentally ill or developmentally delayed clients.

Responsibilities

• Act as a patient advocate by meeting patients’ needs for service.
• Assist registered nurses in direct care of patients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Written Skills

Behavioral Health Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences

Comparable Behavioral Health Experience

Job description

Job Summary: Provides role as patient advocate through their own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients’ needs for service. Assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients’ activities of daily living. Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation monitoring, direct interaction with patients, and providing/assisting in groups.

This position is primarily assigned to cover 1:1 and/or designated acuity shifts on the inpatient units. In the event that there are no 1:1 or designated acuity needs for a given shift, the employee will be reabsorbed into the float pool and assigned to cover other needs in the Hospital.

Specifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences preferred and/or comparable behavioral health experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
2. Experience in working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients.
3. Candidate must have excellent written skills.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. C.N.A. Preferred: 2% Pay Differential Available to Applicants who maintain an Active CNA License.

Schedule: 20/40 Part Time Nights - Every Other Weekend

Lippitt 2 is an Adult Inpatient Intensive Treatment Unit.