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FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Days
Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
SummaryThe CNA/Mental Health Geriatric Tech is an entry level position applying principles and techniques of evaluation, therapeutic intervention, and treatment of patients. The CNA/MHT manages a safe and therapeutic environment for mental health patients.
Experience/Education Requirements
High school diploma or GED required.
College level courses in Psychology or related field preferred or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience in a medical or psychiatric setting preferred.
Completion of certified nurse aid course.
Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
License Or Certification Requirements
CNA certificate registered with the State of Illinois.
CPR required within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
Ability to transfer patients within the hospital environment and assist with bed mobility.
A ble to perform mental status evaluations to report to appropriate doctor to determine appropriate disposition.
A ble to effectively follow through with recommended dispositions.
A ctively participates in self development by attending educational programs and has completed annual hours of continuing education as required for assisted living regulations.
A nswer call lights in a timely and courteous manner.
A ssists to maintain MHU standards of safety and cleanliness within the therapeutic milieu.
D emonstrates an understanding of the action and side effects of psychotropic medications.
D ocuments observations, interventions, and progress towards planned outcomes according to charting standards.
E nsures that group and milieu programming occurs as scheduled.
I mplements planned treatment interventions and documents patients' response.
M onitors assigned patients and assists with their personal care needs.
O bserves patient's mental status and documents per MHU charting guidelines.
P ossesses the knowledge and skill required to evaluate patients' mental status to determine treatment needs/interventions.
P rovides orientation/reordination of residents to their environment and provides redirection as appropriate for residents level of understanding.
R eports patient observations (assigned, group, milieu) to RN every shift.
S erves as clinical partner to the nurse giving input into challenging care issues.
C ommunicates creative ideas and methods to other team members for continuity.
T ake temperatures, pulse, respirations, B/P's, and measure and document I & O's.
A ssist patients with all aspects of ADL's.
U nderstands and implements the principals of infection control, consistently using standard precautions and washes hands after each resident contact.
R emoves and disposes of gloves after each resident contact.
U tilizes approved behavioral management techniques when appropriate.
CredentialsEssential:
Certified Nursing Assistant
BLS
EducationEssential:
BACHELOR DEGREE
Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other InformationExposure/Sensory Requirements
Exposure ToChemicals: Refer to MSDS Sheets
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Obtaining and transporting patients' body fluids. Cleaning patients who are incontinent of urine and/or stool. Controlling the agitated student such as scratches, bites,etc. This potential exposure reduced through non-violent crisis intervention education and the use of universal precautions.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal - Exposure potential reduced through the use of universal precautions.
Sensory Requirements (speech, Vision, Smell, Hearing, Touch)Speech: Needed for communication with patients and other staff.
Vision: Needed to read materials such as medical records.
Smell: Needed to detect the odor of ETHO on patients, smoke in patients' rooms or electrical hazards.
Hearing: Required for patient safety, telephone use, intercom announcements (i.e., Code 99) and taking vital signs.
Touch: Required to perform percussive assessments and to comfort patients. Also needed to manipulate tools and equipment.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Average Hours per Week: 40Shift: Variable for 24 hour coveragePercentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: 20%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 20%
Crawl: 3%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 3%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 5%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below: l Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): MHU staff is required to assist with the control and transport of patients. Assists with lifting patients from wheelchairs to beds. Carries linens for bed making and supplies weighing up to 10# up to 100'.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity: Sit: 60
Twist: 3
Stand:15
Crawl: 1
Walk: 60
Kneel: 3
Lift: 3
Drive:0
Squat: 3
Climb: 2
Bend: 3
Reach above shoulders: 1
Repetitive Use Of Hands (Frequency Indicated)Simple grasp 15 lbs. Normal weight: Frequently
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200# Occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Writing, taking vital signs.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Bed lock and cardiac chair at least 50 lbs of pressure. Environmental Factors & Special Hazards Environmental Factors (Time Spent)Inside hours: 7
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