| Location: | Salem, MA, 01970 |
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| Employee Type: | part time |
| Experience: | 2 - 5 years |
| Education: | Highschool GED |
| Travel Required: | none |
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, performs direct care to patients in a restraint free environment to promote the recovery of patients. Also provides appropriate medical attention for patients requiring care in voluntary and involuntary situations, under the direction of the Registered Nurse to promote the recovery of patients.
Required knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, and basic nursing functions. Requires successful completion of CPI Training as the unit is restraint free. Requires intense attention to ensure a safe environment. Ability to communicate with patients of diverse age, population, and multitude of cultural/ethnic backgrounds.
Preferred Current CPR certification.
Required 1 yr experience in an acute care, hospital setting or related field
Preferred Experience as an inpatient mental health unit.
Required A minimum of a High School education or equivalent.
Preferred Completion of an Associates or Bachelors degree program in Behavioral Health or Human Services, or degree eligible.