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Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Mental Health Specialist - AMH Dissociative/Trauma Unit

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeBelmont, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least one year of clinical experience is required; psychiatric-setting experience is preferred.
  • Previous direct patient care experience is preferred.
  • Verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others are required.
  • Must complete Epic training within 30 days of hire and pass the training modules with a score of at least 80%.
  • Must remain awake and alert while on the job.
  • Must be able to meet the listed physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, lifting 35 pounds or more with an assistive device, carrying 20–35 pounds, balancing, reaching, and gross and fine manipulation.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the registered nurse in providing direct patient care and complete patient care assignments.
  • Document AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets accurately and promptly.
  • Establish therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Participate in patient rounds or teams.
  • Identify behaviors that may contribute to a crisis and use verbal and non-verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situations.
  • Intervene in complex patient situations and manage patient schedules according to department policies and procedures, promoting the least restrictive alternatives.
  • Communicate changes in patient status to the registered nurse.
  • Follow standards of care, nursing policies, procedures, and protocols for assigned patients.
  • Perform point-of-care testing.
  • Work effectively in the therapeutic milieu.
  • Participate in planning and implementing patient groups.
  • Provide and supervise recreation and other off-hall activities according to patient needs.
  • Provide patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed.
  • Actively assess the milieu while assigned to checks, with particular attention to safety concerns.
  • Help maintain a safe unit environment by identifying and reporting housekeeping and equipment problems, participating in inventory and reporting low supplies, and initiating activities that support a clean and organized environment.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living by identifying and addressing hygiene needs, providing for nutritional needs according to unit procedures, reassuring patients during tests, exams, and procedures, and escorting and supervising patients on and off the grounds while maintaining safety.
  • Complete mandatory in-service requirements and maintain competency for treating age-specific patient populations.
  • Discuss strengths and professional development needs with a supervisor, seek constructive performance feedback from peers and professional colleagues, and participate in critical-incident debriefings.

Desired Qualifications

  • Psychiatric-setting clinical experience.
  • Previous direct patient care experience.

About the Company

Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Mass General Brigham Ventures funds early-stage life science ideas arising from Mass General Brigham’s research network. It provides first access to deal flow and proprietary rights, backing the formation and growth of new companies and technologies. It uses capital and support to help translate bold innovations into drugs and medical technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$1.9B
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2008

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