<ol> <li>Assists with the completion of the nursing assessment, provides input into </li></ol> <p>the initial treatment plan, assists in identifying patient and family</p> <p>teaching needs. (20%) (E)</p> <ol start="2"> <li>Assists RN in implementing and documenting nursing interventions and </li></ol> <p>related outcomes in accordance with established policies and procedures.</p> <p>(20%) (E)</p> <ol start="3"> <li>Develops and maintains positive interpersonal relationships with patients, </li></ol> <p>visitors and hospital personnel. (10%) (E)</p> <ol start="4"> <li>Keep charge nurse or designee informed regarding changing conditions of </li></ol> <p>patients and/or other pertinent observations. (10%) (E)</p> <ol start="5"> <li>Receives and document inquiry calls from potential patients and referral </li></ol> <p>agents. (5%) (E)</p> <ol start="6"> <li> <p>Lead and/or co-lead patient groups, as assigned. (10%) (E)</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in providing, structuring, and maintaining a therapeutic environment</p> </li></ol> <p>in collaboration with the patients, other mental health care providers and</p> <p>other related hospital departments: dietary, environmental services, lab,</p> <p>etc. (10%) (E)</p> <ol start="8"> <li>Reviews work performance with nursing supervisor, identifying personal and </li></ol> <p>learning developmental needs. Establishes mutual goals for the coming</p> <p>year. (5%) (E)</p> <ol start="9"> <li>Participates in nursing committees, Quality Assessment and Improvement </li></ol> <p>activities and attends continuing education programs specific to providing</p> <p>psychiatric care for the population being treated. (5%) (E)</p> <ol start="10"> <li>Performs other work-related duties as directed or requested. (5%) </li></ol> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing. </li><li>Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. </li><li>Psychiatric experience preferred. </li><li>Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 3 months of new position. </li></ul>