Help us help others:
The Inpatient Care Specialist working at the Inpatient Crisis Facilities will support the multidisciplinary teams by ensuring patients’ basic needs are met, providing monitoring of administered medications, meals, hygiene, and sleep. The Inpatient Care Specialist will monitor the patient’s behavior and provide support when needed. The Inpatient Care Specialist will also provide clear communication of shift reports to the Charge Nurse.
All MHDD employees commit to our mission TO EMPOWER PEOPLE—FOSTER HOPE—SUPPORT CHOICE—CELEBRATE SUCCESS.
You will get to:
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Completes all assigned intake/admission forms and discharge forms in the electronic health record using the checklist of forms required to be completed. Provides follow-up on forms and/or explanation of forms when tasks cannot be completed upon admission.
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Observes and monitors patients’ behavior and reports observations to professional staff. Completes rounds at intervals required by the assigned level of monitoring. Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being and reports behavioral or physical concerns to nursing and medical staff. Promptly reports behavioral, physical, and emotional concerns of patients to the Charge Nurse.
- Maintains accurate documentation of patient responses, vital signs, input/output forms, and daily observation notes. Completes any additional documentation daily as needed for patient care.
- Assists patients by serving and assisting with meals, hygiene, laundry, and other needs.
- Facilitates and assists patients with recreational and/or educational group activities, documents attendance and participation, and promotes client wellness and independence.
- Assists in cleaning and disinfecting rooms and furnishings on admission and during patients’ stay. Cleans and disinfects assigned program areas daily and/or after each use.
- Follows facility safety and infection control guidelines and identifies/reports safety or infection control issues as they arise. Participates in fire and disaster drills and reports any safety concerns. Completes documentation of drills completed and identifies patient concerns to the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Demonstrates understanding of client rights and abuse and neglect standards, reporting concerns per policy, and maintaining strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provides escort and/or transportation services as assigned for patients in treatment and/or at the time of discharge. Practices safe driving when using company vehicles and reports any vehicle issues for maintenance and repair.
- Performs Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques as required according to agency guidelines.
- Provides assistance and support within the facility with additional tasks as requested.
- Attends work as scheduled on a regular, consistent basis. Follows agency rules regarding time and attendance, scheduling adjustments, and requests for time off.
You'll definitely need:
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High school diploma/GED
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Minimum 1 year of experience working with patients with psychiatric diagnoses.
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A valid Texas State Driver’s License.
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Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel.
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To complete and maintain both CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within the first 3 months of employment
We're excited to provide:
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Employer-paid PPO health insurance plan for employees with the option to add dependents.
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PPO dental plans and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
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Employer-paid life insurance.
- 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar for up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
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457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute to pre-tax earnings.
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Generous paid time off for fun and vacations, and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
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An authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other.
We can pay you:
$16.05 per hour and benefits
