Position Summary:

• Assists the Staff Nurse with MHS IV assignments, orientation of new staff and formulation of patient groups when required.
• Assists the Staff Nurse in planning patient care.
• Provides care based on the patient's established care plan, under the supervision of the Staff Nurse.
• Observes patient's behaviors and when necessary notifies appropriate staff.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment that respects patients' rights.
• Assists the patients with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior, when appropriate.
• Collects routine urine specimens, takes vital signs including blood pressure and weighs patients as directed by the Staff Nurse.
• Assists patients and observes patients during mealtimes in the cafeteria and on the unit.
• Monitors the milieu for changes in patient behavior. Also, observes interaction between patients and visitors.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Three (3) years of relevant full-time paid experience in the mental health field or one (1) year of full-time paid experience (part time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent) along with at least two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field, including twenty-four (24) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field, such as psychology, social work, counseling or three (3) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field, including thirty-six (36) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social or human services field, such as psychology, social work, counseling.

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Posting Number: 26ST1019

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