Penn Highlands Healthcare
Psychiatric Nursing Aide - 18363
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Role Overview
The PSYCHIATRIC NURSING AID, under the supervision of professional nursing personnel, assists and provides patient care utilizing standards of care. Ability to de-escalate crisis situations, maintain the milieu with a calm and professional approach. Provide redirection, utilize de-escalation techniques. Ability to conduct group activities with patients.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to de-escalate crisis situations
- Ability to work with culturally-diverse families and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive, compassionate, and non-judgmental.
- Ability to maintain the milieu with a calm and professional approach, provide redirection, utilize de-escalation techniques along with separation.
- Works well under pressure and consistently demonstrate a pleasant and professional demeanor.
- Ability to conduct group activities with patients
- Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification and Comprehensive Crisis Management certification within 6 months of start date in department/position
- Previous Behavioral Health experience OR enrolled in an associates or bachelors program.
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- Competitive Compensation based on experience
- Shift Differentials
- Professional Development
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Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Paid Time Off
- 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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