Milieu Counselor, Adult & Geri Psych
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: CHA Everett Hospital Work Days: -Various Shifts and
HoursCategory: Nurse Support Department: Psych Lewis 2 Job Type:
-Per DiemWork Shift: - -Various Shifts and HoursHours/Week:
-Various Shifts and HoursUnion: Yes Union Name: SEIU 1199
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:Lewis 2 is a 22 bed Geri Psych/Behavioral
Health Unit for patient population 55+. We provide a vibrant
activities program along with special group sessions and
programming to provide support. A special group room houses musical
instruments, art supplies and other items to engage individual
patient strengths and interests. Patients are cared for by an
entire team consisting of: Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, Social
Workers, Case Managers, Milieu Therapists and Nursing
Assistants.
The Everett Hospital Float Pool provides care with an emphasis on
culturally sensitive, evidence based nursing practice. While
regularly scheduled, the members of the float pool are deployed on
a shift by shift to provide nursing care to patients in the
Med/Surg/Telemetry and Geriatric Psychiatry units at Everett
Hospital.Summary:
To provide quality care according to Cambridge Health Alliance
standards of nursing practice and the role expectations of the
Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Unit and to develop professionally
The Milieu Counselor is a member of the multidisciplinary team who,
under the supervision of a Registered Nurse is responsible for a
safe and structured unit milieu as well as attending to the
individual needs of patients in crisis on an inpatient psychiatric
setting.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
The role of the Milieu Counselor -is to provide quality patient
care according to Cambridge Health Alliance standards of nursing
practice and the role expectations of the Geri Psychiatric
Inpatient Unit and to develop professionally. The Milieu Counselor
is a member of the multidisciplinary team who, under the
supervision of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for a safe and
structured unit milieu as well as attending to the individual needs
of patients in crisis on an inpatient psychiatric setting. Will
work on a 22 bed Geri/Adult Psych unit and will assists with ADL'S
lead or co-lead groups, perform safety checks, 1:1 meetings with
patients, and will accurately chart patients B/P, TPR & weight.
Notifies RN of any changes in vital signs. Accurately measures and
documents patient's intake and output. Uses appropriate methods of
urine and stool collection and labeling of these specimens.
-Assists patients following through with ADL's (bathing, laundry,
organizing room), maintaining nutritional and hydration needs, and
assisting & monitoring elimination needs and other task as assigned
by charge RN.This position is primarily for the Geriatric
Psychiatry unit but requires floating to the Adult Psychiatry,
Med/Surg and Emergency Departments
Qualifications/Experience: -
High School graduate or GED required.
Must have current certification as a Nursing Assistant or a current
nursing student who has completed a clinical rotation.
Current BLS issued by American Heart Association for Healthcare
Providers required.
Experience in a Geri-psych unit highly preferred.
Newly hired candidates are required to successfully complete a job
specific physical agility test.In keeping with federal, state and
local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids
employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on
race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national
origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status,
disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are
committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of
discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment
opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the
recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or
any other condition of employment or career development.
Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs,
or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA,
encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including
your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care
centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an
integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the
underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on
challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to
help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves
access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our
employees believe in where they work and why many build long,
rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that
charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision
of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also
recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and
prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional
development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is
changing the way we provide care and improving the health and
experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed,
compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of
better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day
knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care
to the People.
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