1) Provides Age Appropriate Care To Patients
Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups child through older adult: Children, Adolescents, Adult, Geriatric
2) Develops And Maintains Good Human Relations Skills.
Introduces self by name to the patient, PCT, and RN, 100% of the time. Consistently displays a respectful, empathetic, and caring attitude toward patients and families 100% of the time. Interacts with other members of the health care team RN, PCT, MD, etc. professionally. Accepts changes in assignments to accommodate the patient’s needs.
Accepts constructive criticism as demonstrated by positive behavioral changes, if indicated.
3) Job Specific Responsibilities
Provides intermittent/ close observation of the patient/s intervening as necessary to ensure patient safety. Documents patient status every 15 minutes. Independently communicates patient information and observations promptly to the RN. Actively listens to the patient and acts in a caring professional manner.
Provides care for the patient; bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in assisting patients with activities of daily living. Follows directions from the RN regarding limitations and privileges the patient has at all times. Possesses the ability to redirect the patient to a different activity. Possesses the ability to de-escalate a patient and maintain a therapeutic environment. Observes and report any significant occurrences in the patient’s condition and behavior to the RN.
4) Receives report from the RN and off-going BRT when reporting for duty.
Reports off to the RN and on coming BRT 100% of the time. Provides immediate care to maintain the patient’s safety.
5) Maintains A Safe Environment For The Patient
Remains with the patient at all times if assigned to constant observation unless relieved by a member of the staff. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in maintaining a safe environment and can identify ligature and safety risks in any environment of care. Accompanies the patient off the unit as directed by the nurse and remains with the patient at all times in these areas. Accompanies patients in wheelchairs and on stretchers to procedures. Reports any safety hazards to the RN. If responsible for two patients the BRT may not leave one patient unattended.
6) Understands the care for specific diagnoses such as suicidal, eating disordered, drug or alcohol withdrawal, PICA, Alzheimer’s, anoxic brain injury, etc.
7) Communicates to patients that they are a high priority even during busy times. Treats patient information as confidential. Displays sensitivity to patients through non-verbal communication.
Utilizes body language such as eye contact, smiling, etc., to demonstrate an interest in the patient.
8) Participates in Competency Validations, Educational Activities, and Staff Meetings
Completes all mandatory in-services and web strategies 100% of the time. Attends and participates in staff meetings.
Attends annual mandatory validations.
Attends all additional programs as required. Continually seeks to improve skill level and knowledge base.
9) Demonstrates competency for one-to-one observation of patients based on department and unit-specific needs.
10) For BFMC ED: Proactively takes vital signs as needed/requested, including on patients other than assigned behavioral health patients, as assignment allows.
11) Assists in stocking treatment rooms and supply carts when behavioral health assignment allows.
12) Performs chest compressions during code blue situations as requested by the charge nurse
13) Proactively obtains vital signs on patients marked for discharge or admission when behavioral health assignment allows
14) Answers call lights as assignment allows