Job description
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department
Psychiatric Emergency Department
Job Family
Nursing Support
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
Summary
The Mental Health Specialist performs routine patient care duties to include observation, monitoring and recording changes in patient’s condition, obtaining vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, providing emotional support and care under the direction of a nurse. Assists with performing contraband searches; inventory of patient’s personal belongings. Effectively utilizes crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed. Assists with maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment. Serves as resource for medical staff, nursing staff, security and other Mental Health Specialists. Effectively utilizes crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Two years of Psychiatric experience preferred. CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and certification within 30 days of employment. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Demonstrates competency to work with children, adolescents and adults. Possesses basic knowledge of age specific considerations for the population served. Must possess unrestricted NCI Certification upon completion of training. General computer competency required.Ability to work variable shifts. Position requires bending, prolonged standing and walking. Ability to turn and lift patients. Must possess visual and auditory acuity for observation and manual dexterity for computer use and documentation. Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.
Required Licenses and Certifications
CNA - NC Nursing Assistant Registry
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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