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At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

FTE: 0.900000

Shift: Varies

Location: Riverside Medical Center

Summary:

• As of January 1, 2018 , new hires are required to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science within 1 year
• Two years of experience as a Mental Health technician preferred.

  License or Certification Requirements:
  

Responsibilities:

• Able to administer SASSI form and generate score for interpretation by MD
• Able to perform mental status evaluations in ER setting to report to appropriate Dr. to determine appropriate disposition.
• Able to effectively follow through with recommended dispositions.
• Assists to maintain MHU standards of safety and cleanliness within the therapeutic milieu.
• Conducts group and ensures that milieu programming occurs as scheduled.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the action and side effects of psychotropic medications.
• Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships within the guidelines of the patients' treatment plan.
• Documents observations, interventions, and progress towards planned outcomes according to charting standards.
• Monitors assigned patients and assists with their personal care needs.
• Possesses the knowledge and skill required to evaluate patients' mental status to determine treatment needs/interventions.
• Provides input into and assists in developing and updating patient treatment plans.
• Reports patient observations (assigned, group, milieu) to RN every shift.
• Utilizes approved behavioral management techniques when appropriate.
  

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information:

Exposure to:
Chemicals: Refer to MSDS Sheets
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Obtaining and transporting patients' body fluids. Cleaning patients who are incontinent of urine and/or stool. Controlling the agitated student such as scratches, bites,etc. This potential exposure reduced through non-violent crisis intervention education and the use of universal precautions.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal - Exposure potential reduced through the use of universal precautions.

Shift: Variable for 24 hour coverage

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 20%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 20%
Crawl: 3%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 3%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 5%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below: l
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
MHU staff is required to assist with the control and transport of patients. Patients may weigh as much as 300# and be carried waist high up to 100'. Assists with lifting patients from wheelchairs to beds. Carries linens for bed making and supplies weighing up to 10# up to 100'.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 60
Twist: 3
Stand:15
Crawl: 1
Walk: 60
Kneel: 3
Lift: 3
Drive:0
Squat: 3
Climb: 2
Bend: 3
Reach above shoulders: 1

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp Normal weight: Frequently
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: Occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Writing, taking vital signs.

Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Dry
Atmosphere:

Special Hazards : Other - potentially aggressive/violent patients.
Protective Clothing Required: Gloves to maintain MHU universal prec