Req Number 123836
Job Description
Utilizes knowledge of normal/abnormal psychology as a basis for conducting patient and family interactions. Under RN supervision, assists the RN in patient monitoring as well as the delivery of physical and psychological nursing care. Provides structure, support, a safe environment, and intervention in psychiatric emergencies using crisis intervention skills and techniques. Provides information and observations regarding patient functions, activities, and responds to nursing interventions with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Job Responsibility
*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
Associates Degree or 60 college credits, required.
Coursework in psychological/social sciences, required.
Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BCLS), preferred.
Ability to use blood pressure machine, stethoscope, weight scales, thermometer, restraints, copy machine, fax machine, etc., required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Works well under pressure. Ability to monitor vital signs, strong interpersonal and time management skills, required.
Psychiatric crisis intervention skills and knowledge of seclusion and restraints, required.
Knowledge of specimen collection practices and protocol, required.
Bilingual preferred.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $18.36-$18.36/hour
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