Behavioral Health Associate (FT) Nights
Company: Rio Vista Behavioral Health
Location: El Paso
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at
the facility under the direction of the Director of Nursing.\nRio
Vista Behavioral Health, El Paso's leading premier psychiatric
hospital and treatment center for adolescents and adults, is
setting the standard for nursing care in behavioral health. Our
Behavioral Health Associates have the opportunity to develop skills
and gain experience while providing valuable service to individuals
in need. Our 80 bed hospital offers comprehensive training, dynamic
leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your
greatest potential. The Behavioral Health Associate will ensure the
well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and
structured environment. They are responsible for conducting safety
checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute
intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with
individualized supervision guidelines as needed. Must document
timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's
medical record. Assists in providing a safe, secure and comfortable
environment for patients, significant others and staff. The
Behavioral Health Associate will interact routinely with patients,
observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to
nursing staff. Responsible to oversee or assist patients with
activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing,
grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed
linens. - May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as
assigned and document in patient record. Facilitate patient
educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics
including social skills, coping skills, anger management and
independent living skills. The Behavioral Health Associate will
engage patients in activities and interactions designed to
encourage achievement of treatment goals. Complete and maintain
required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as
required on incidents and events that may take place in the
facility. - May provide transportation for patient or coordinate
transportation with appropriate staff member.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or
equivalent required. Prefer one year experience working with the
specific population of the facility.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: First Aid, CPR, de-escalation
and restraint certification required (training available upon hire
and offered by facility). May require a valid state driver's in
facilities where transporting patient is an essential function.
Keywords: Rio Vista Behavioral Health, El Paso , Behavioral Health Associate (FT) Nights, Healthcare , El Paso, Texas
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