Falls Church, VA30+ days ago
Job Summary and QualificationsDemonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high-quality comprehensive patient care Displays respect for patients' integrity, patient information and patient rights Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional mannerPerforms all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries Demonstrate efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse Assists with maintaining patients' activities of daily living Demonstrates ability to maintain a safe environment Documentation of observations and baseline measurements in the medical record What qualifications you will need:Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateNonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateHigh School Graduate / GEDDominion Hospital has provided quality healthcare services for close to 50 years! Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.