REQUIREMENTS
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High school diploma or G.E.D. is required
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred
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One year experience in a clinical setting required
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Proficient in English language
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Certification in Basic Life Support
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Certification in non-violent crisis intervention
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of The Maples
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Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Maples program
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Assists clinician with patient care tasks and therapist with therapeutic interventions
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Assists in the provision of maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring and complying with program rules and policies
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Observes patients in accordance with prescriber orders and facility policy; documents and reports findings to shift nurse immediately if behavior and/or activity is significant
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Conducts and documents safety rounds per policy
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Provides assistance in management of patients who exhibit escalating behavior, in accordance with hospital training and policy
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Documents client activities, significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, and other findings as assigned by the nursing staff and determined by facility policy
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Assists patients in completing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed. This may include hygiene, grooming, toileting, eating, and other functions
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Displays flexibility and willingness to work with others
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Identifies opportunities for improvement and offers solutions; discusses with appropriate personnel (i.e., supervisors)
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Consistently demonstrates vision, foresight, good judgment, and customer sensitivity
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Models productive, healthy behavior, and interactions with co-workers, clients, and others
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Performs job with efficiency necessary to complete assignments within established time frames and procedural guidelines
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Organizes and prioritizes work while being cost-effective and conserving resources
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Deals constructively with stress
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Offers and accepts constructive feedback and responds appropriately to direction
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Is punctual in all aspects of work and adheres to the attendance and dress code policy
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Exhibits good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm, empathic attitude
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Shows respect for the dignity and worth of others
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Demonstrates a high sense of personal integrity
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Performs other duties and special projects as required
REPORTING & ACCOUNTABILITY
The Change Agent reports to and is accountable to the Director of Nursing.
