<p>Position Summary</p> <p>Under the general direction of a Registered Nurse, the Behavioral Health Attendant (BHA) provides direct, non-clinical support to patients requiring observation who may be experiencing mental health or behavioral challenges.</p> <p>BHAs collaborate closely with clinical staff to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment while upholding patient dignity and aligning with Brown University Health's core values:</p> <ul> <li>Compassion </li><li>Accountability </li><li>Respect </li><li>Excellence </li></ul> <p>All employees are also expected to demonstrate the organization's core success factors:</p> <ul> <li>Instill Trust and Value Differences </li><li>Patient and Community Focus </li><li>Collaborate effectively </li></ul> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Patient Observation & Support</p> <ul> <li>Receive report on assigned patient(s) prior to assuming observation responsibilities </li><li>Conduct continuous or intermittent observations as assigned </li><li>Maintain constant attention on patient(s), free from distractions </li><li>Promptly report changes in patient condition to nursing or clinical staff </li><li>Monitor and document patient behavior, mood, and activities per established protocols </li></ul> <p>Patient Care Assistance</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including:</p> </li><li> <p>Hygiene</p> </li><li> <p>Meals</p> </li><li> <p>Mobility</p> </li><li> <p>Provide appropriate patient engagement, including:</p> </li><li> <p>Conversation</p> </li><li> <p>Recreational activities in line with training</p> </li></ul> <p>Safety & De-escalation</p> <ul> <li>Utilize approved verbal de-escalation techniques to ensure safety </li><li>Maintain a safe, hazard-free care environment </li><li>Adhere to all hospital safety protocols and procedures </li><li>Support clean, organized patient care areas </li></ul> <p>Training & Compliance</p> <ul> <li> <p>Obtain and maintain required certifications:</p> </li><li> <p>De-escalation and restraint training (initial + annual re-certification)</p> </li><li> <p>Basic Life Support (BLS)</p> </li><li> <p>Safe patient handling training</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in staff development, supervision, and meetings as required</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain:</p> </li><li> <p>Patient confidentiality</p> </li><li> <p>Privacy standards</p> </li><li> <p>Patient rights</p> </li></ul> <p>Additional Duties</p> <ul> <li>Perform other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent (required) </li></ul> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>Previous patient care experience or education in a human services field (preferred) </li></ul> <p>Work Environment & Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Active participation in patient care and ADLs </li><li>Ability to perform physical tasks, including: </li><li>Lifting </li><li>Turning </li><li>Assisting patient movement (sitting, standing, kneeling positions) </li></ul> <p>Independent Action & Teamwork</p> <ul> <li>Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, including: </li><li>Nurses </li><li>Social workers </li><li>Therapists </li><li>Physicians </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Responsibility</p> <ul> <li>None </li></ul> <p>Pay Range:</p> <p>$18.04-$28.46</p> <p>EEO Statement:</p> <p>Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840</p> <p>Work Type:</p> <p>7p-730a</p> <p>Work Shift:</p> <p>Night</p> <p>Daily Hours:</p> <p>12 hours</p> <p>Driving Required:</p> <p>No</p>