Milieu Counselor/Nursing Assistant **Date Posted:** 11/22/2024 **Requisition Number:** 8927 **Location:** CHA Everett Hospital **Work Days:** 11:00 pm-7:30 am & 3:00 pm-11:30 pm, Rotating Weekends & Holidays **Category:** Nurse Support **Department:** Psych EH Lewis 2 Nursing **Job Type:** Full time **Work Shift:** Evening / Night **Hours/Week:** 40.00 **Union Name:** SEIU 1199 Department Summary Lewis 2 is a 22 bed Geri Psych/Behavioral Health Unit for patient population 55+. We provide a vibrant activities program along with special group sessions and programming to provide support. A special group room houses musical instruments, art supplies and other items to engage individual patient strengths and interests. Patients are cared for by an entire team consisting of: Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers and Milieu Counselors. Job Purpose Providing quality care according to Cambridge Health Alliance standards of nursing practice and the role expectations of the Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Unit. The Milieu Counselor is a member of the multidisciplinary team who, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for a safe and structured unit milieu as well as attending to the individual needs of patients in crisis in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The Milieu Counselor works on a Geri/Adult Psych unit and assists with ADL'S lead or co-lead groups, perform safety checks, 1:1 meetings with patients, and will accurately chart patients B/P, TPR & weight. The Milieu Counselor notifies the RN of any changes in vital signs, accurately measures and documents patients’ intake and output, uses appropriate methods of urine and stool collection and labeling of these specimens. The Milieu Counselor assists patients with ADL's (bathing, laundry, organizing room), and helps maintain nutritional and hydration needs. Qualifications/Experience: High School graduate or GED required. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. 1 year previous mental health experience in a Psych locked unit strongly preferred. Experience in a Geri-psych unit is highly preferred. $3,000-$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available. All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility test. In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. _Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA._ _Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality._ _At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People._