Night Shift Mental Health Associate II - Safe Patient Care

MultiCare Health System; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Valley Hospital in Spokane Valley is hiring a Mental Health Associate II to provide a safe, supportive environment and direct observation for patients with confusion, suicidal ideation, or other psychiatric needs, working with the assigned RN.

This 0.9 FTE night shift role involves observing patients, maintaining safety, assisting with basic care, documenting activities, and supporting a calm, therapeutic setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current Washington State CNA license required.
• Experience in patient care, preferably in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Observes assigned patient, maintaining a direct line of vision to the patient at all times and communicates unusual occurrences immediately to the nurse responsible for the patient
• Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions, implementing safety interventions and applying appropriate emotional support.
• Orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures. Documents patient care activities
• Provides appropriate interventions immediately if the patient is attempting to participate in an unsafe activity e.g. climbing out of bed, attempting to ambulate without assistance, pulling at lines or tubes, displaying aggressive behavior; and seeks assistance as necessary
• Changes bed linens, tidies room and empties trash as needed
• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse
• Maintains clean and orderly utility rooms

Skills

Patient observation

Safety interventions

Documentation

Direct patient care

Education

High School Diploma

WA CNA license

Job description

MultiCare Valley Hospital in Spokane Valley is hiring a Mental Health Associate II to provide a safe, supportive environment and direct observation for patients with confusion, suicidal ideation, or other psychiatric needs, working with the assigned RN.

This 0.9 FTE night shift role involves observing patients, maintaining safety, assisting with basic care, documenting activities, and supporting a calm, therapeutic setting.