Atlas Night Lead (7pm-7am)

Benefits:

• Huge growth opportunities


• Competitive hourly rates


• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner while on shift


• Handle with Care Training


• CPR Training


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off


• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match


• Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program

Schedule: 7pm-7am

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the well being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.


• Patient safety is addressed through required rounds completed timely. Patient room is clean and uncluttered.  Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.


• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned. Ensure documentation of information.


• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.


• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.


• Respond to distressed patient in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.


• Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary.


• As part of the multidisciplinary team provide safety and increase coping skills of patient and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible.


• Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patient to the community.


• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team.  Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.


• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians, therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.


• Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.


• May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs as well as teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.


• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.


• Deliver care based on the priority of needs and available resources to the specific service population of the facility.


• May help with admissions and discharges.


• Assist in providing guidance and direction to other staff members, including training of new staff.


• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.


• Quality of work exhibited through accuracy, neatness, and timeliness of work completed.


• Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance.

• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• One or more years’ experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.


• 6 months experience performing the duties of a BHA2 preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).


• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.