Behavioral Health Associate (Non-Exempt)

Position : Behavioral Health Associate

Department :   Behavioral Health, Mercy South

Shift : 36 hours / week, 6 : 30pm-7 : 00am

Overview :

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of physical and mental wellness.

Job Duties :

• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to nursing care
• Assists in unit operational support tasks or duties.
• Utilize medical equipment including but not limited to : electronic vital signs machines, EKG, blood glucose monitoring device.
• Assists with crisis situations utilizing de-escalation techniques.
• Observation of patients to ensure a safe environment.

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Key Mercy Benefits :

EEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans