>brbrbr. Essential Functions-Assists the RN in providing direct patient care. -1 Accurate and timely documentation of AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets. -2 Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, maintaining professional boundaries. -3 Participates in patient rounds or teams. -4 Completes patient care assignments. -5 Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal. -Techniques to de-escalate crisis situation. -6 Intervenes in managing complex patient situations and patient schedules, utilizing department policies and procedures, always promoting the least restrictive alternatives. -7 Communicates changes in patient status to RN. -8 Follows Standards of Care and protocols for assigned patients. -9 Remains awake and alert at all times while on the job. -10 Performs Point of Care testing (POC). -Works effectively in the therapeutic milieu. -1 Participates in planning and implementation of patient groups. >-2 Provides and supervises recreation and other off-hall activities according to needs. -3 Provides patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed. -4 Follows established Nursing policies, procedures, and protocols. -5 Active milieu assessment while assigned to checks, particularly attuned to safety concerns. -Participates in the maintenance of the unit environment to ensure safe care. -1 Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ ND. -2 Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ ND. -3 Participates in the unit’s inventory system, reporting when supplies are low. -4 Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment. -5 Initiates activities that promote an organized, safe patient and staff environment. -Assists patients in their activities of daily living. -1 Identifies patient hygiene needs; initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs. -2 Provides for patients’ nutritional needs according to unit procedure. -3 Assists and reassures patients during tests, exams, and procedures. -4 Escorts and supervises patients on and off ground, maintaining patient safety. -Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency. -1 Completes mandatory in-service requirements. -2 Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional development with supervisor. -3 Maintains competency for treating age-specific patient populations. -4 Seeks constructive feedback, regarding work performance, from peers and professional colleagues. -5 Participates in critical incident de-briefing. Qualifications. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience One year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting 1-2 years preferred and Previous experience in direct patient care preferred preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in collaboration with others. - Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire. - Successful passing (80% or higher) of Epic training modules(s) is a minimum requirement of the job.