Associate Behavioral Health Specialist, PRN Nights

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

2100174

Role Summary:
Performs duties of patient care necessary to implement individual treatment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Provides the psychological, emotional and physical care and support required by each patient. Assists in maintaining the therapeutic environment of the clinical program with occasional guidance.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs clinical care consistent with the patient's treatment plan, including but not limited to vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection and point of care testing as directed by unit standards.
• Collects data to contribute to the assessment of individual strengths and limitations.
• Assists patients with showering, oral hygiene, laundry and other activities of daily living as directed by the assigned RN.
• Provides input to the patient's assigned nurse and other healthcare professionals assigned to the patient regarding patient's progress towards treatment goals.
• Promotes and maintains a safe environment conducive to healing and health promotion.
• Assures orientation of newly admitted patient to the program and establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patients.
• Provides immediate feedback to the charge nurse about any safety concerns on the unit.
• Actively participates in gathering patients for groups and periodically assisting in co-leading groups
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Department/Unit Summary:

The Behavioral Health program at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital - McFarland campus provides inpatient care for adults with acute mental health problems. Our team works together to provide evaluation, stabilization and medical management in a safe environment. We create a treatment plan focused on patients' mental, emotional, physical and medical needs. We also provide resources and support to help patients achieve optimal health.

We offer a 24-hour referral line and intake evaluation with qualified nurses or master's level social workers. The team works with the on-call psychiatrist to evaluate and provide recommendations. For more information about our department, please visit: https://vanderbiltwilsoncountyhospital.com/behavioral-health

Position Shift:

• PRN Nights (7p-7a)

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For more than 40 years, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (formerly Tennova Healthcare - Lebanon) has been a place of healing and connection for patients and families in Wilson County and the surrounding area. The two-campus facility is the sole provider of inpatient and outpatient medical services in Wilson County. Known for comprehensive services, recognized care, and a commitment to the community, VWCH became a part of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center family (VUMC) in August of 2019.

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