About This Role
This night-shift post involves providing therapeutic care and monitoring patients' conditions under the direction of an RN, in compliance with the treatment plan. The role also includes assisting patients with daily activities and ensuring a safe, clean environment.
Responsibilities
- Observe patients' behavior, listen to their concerns, and record their condition, observations, and services performed
- Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities
- Assist with admitting, transporting, and discharging patients
- Monitor patients' vital signs
- Help patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing
- Restrain patients who may become physically violent
- Deliver compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families
- Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment and protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste, and other policies and protocols
- Perform other related duties as required and directed
Requirements
- Associate's degree in a human services field or science, or;
- Student currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program who has completed a mental health clinical rotation, or;
- High school diploma with three years of providing direct patient care on an inpatient psychiatric unit or residential setting, or;
- High school diploma with three years of relevant experience in human services (social services, law enforcement, community mental health, hospital, or criminal justice) or working as a security officer in a hospital setting
Nice to have:
- Previous experience working with persons with mental illness or substance abuse disorders
- Bachelor's degree in a human services field or science
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement savings matching
- Refer-a-friend program
- Health, dental, and vision insurance available within 30 days or less of start date
- PTO
- Welcoming environment
Important Details
- Schedule: Part-time, night shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
- Weekends: Yes
About the Company
McLaren Lapeer offers career growth opportunities and a welcoming environment for its employees.
