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- Assists the RN / healthcare team in implementation of the Patient Plan of Care as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

- Provides patient care as directed by the RN.

- Respects each patient as an individual; provides care that fosters the patient's sense of dignity and positive self-regard and uses the least restrictive approach to behavioral management.

- Assists with admission and discharge of patients with the supervision of the RN.

- Appropriately prioritizes patient care assignment (e.g., recognizes and responds appropriately to a crisis situation, and demonstrates understanding of a psychiatric emergency, and is able to maintain patient and unit safety).

- Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent data, according to established standards (e.g., "Problem-Intervention-Plan" format for progress notes and accuracy in vital sign documentation).

- Provides timely and thorough report on assigned patients to other health care team members to ensure integration of services, continuity of patient care, and focus on treatment plan goals.

- Promotes learning for colleagues and self (e.g., assists in orientation of new staff).

- Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors in accordance with the CBM Safety Rounds competency and unit requirements.

- Identifies ethical issues in care and reports them to the RN and demonstrates ability to report suspected patient abuse/neglect according to hospital policy.

- Reports to RN any changes in a patient's mental status (e.g., suicidal thoughts, psychotic symptoms) and/or physical status (e.g., pain level) in a timely manner.

- Assists patient as needed in the following areas: dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, laundering clothes.

- Consistently assesses the milieu and need for staff intervention to maintain patient and unit safety.

- Is cognizant of the physical plant needs of the unit and reports to an RN any deficiencies or malfunctioning. Obtain supplies as directed.

- Provides back-up to Admissions Coordinator and documents accurate information on intake form. Reviews admission with RN.

- Manages patient meals on the unit and maintains a neat and clean kitchen and dining area. Addresses individual dietary needs of patients appropriately.

- Is competent in utilizing unit-related biomedical equipment.

• High school graduate or GED.

• BCLS required.

• Experience or training in the mental health or medical field preferred.