APH Behavioral Health Hospital Outpatient Department BHT/CNA - PRN

Department

36608 Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - Behavioral Health O/P: Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hou rs Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Program times range between 0730 - 1600 depending on the program. Will provide coverage in the following areas: Adult Mental Health PHP Adult Substance Use Disorder PHP Adult Dual Diagnosis PHP Child/Adolescent PHP Child/Adolescent IOP

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80 Major

Responsibilities

Assists, monitors and/or maintains patient activities of daily living (ADL's). Orients patient and family/significant others to the unit and hospital. Escorts patients to various locations i.e., tests, meals, activities, supervising and managing their behaviors as required.

Performs vital signs on patients. Receives direction from the RN and communicates significant or unusual occurrences in patient behavior. Documents pertinent observations/occurrences in the patient's medical records according to policy.

Defuses and reports crisis situations, intervening when appropriate and uses proper procedures. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment by assisting with groups, setting limits on patients; following established safety and risk management policies and procedures. Performs patient rounding at designated intervals and documents appropriately.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, DHS, CARF or others)

Education Required

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing Assistant. Successful completion of CPI's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills within 90 days.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Good verbal and written skills for safe and effective patient care. Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.

Must be able to

• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.

Must be able to

• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present

Must be physically able to restrain and control patients who are outwardly psychotic or physically combative. Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication. May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. *Any exceptions to the above requirements must be documented through Employee Health. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.

Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.