Mental Health Monitor/Sitter (MHM/S)
13 days ago
Phoenix
Job Description Star Nursing has an Urgent Need for a Mental Health Monitor/Sitter (MHM/S) – Maricopa County, AZ Facility: Maricopa County Correctional Health Services Location: Phoenix, AZ Shifts: 3 x 12-hour shifts weekly Commitment: Minimum 13 Weeks Opening: 1 Day Shift Position Pay Rates: $18/hr. Service Description: Monitors patients on suicide watch, in therapeutic restraints, or otherwise at risk of self-harm or danger to others. Performs visual or video monitoring of patients and reports findings and observations to the licensed nurse. Completes and processes all required documentation in a legible, timely, and accurate manner. Reports and documents changes in the patient chart regarding patient activity. Follows the direction of the medical personnel in charge of the respective unit. Responsibilities and Duties • Perform continuous visual or video monitoring of assigned patients, • Observe and report changes in patient behavior or condition immediately, • Document patient activity accurately and timely, • Communicate findings clearly to licensed nursing staff, • Follow unit direction from medical personnel, • Maintain vigilance within a secure correctional environment, • Maintain professional boundaries at all times Supporting Documentation and Qualifications • High school diploma or GED, • Experience viewing multiple monitors and observing patients, • Minimum six months of clerical or support experience in a medical setting, • Ability to clearly document and communicate observations Maricopa County Mandatory Compliance Requirements Step #1 – Security and Background Clearance • Complete MCSO Application for Courtesy Identification, • Sign PREA Acknowledgement (Zero Tolerance Policy), • Submit to Criminal History and Warrants Check, • Complete Fingerprinting appointment with Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, • Must be at least 18 years of age, • No sexually related offenses, • Minimum one year since completion of probation, parole, or incarceration, • No driver’s license suspension within the past year, • Must disclose if a known person is incarcerated within the jail system Step #2 – Health and Immunization Requirements • Current TB test (Skin test, QuantiFERON, T-Spot, or Chest X-Ray), • Hepatitis B vaccination series, titer, or signed declination, • MMR vaccination documentation or titer, • Varicella vaccination documentation, titer, or attestation of past infection, • American Heart Association BLS/CPR (In-Person) Step #3 – Physical and Workplace Requirements • Ability to perform CPR chest compressions, • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, • Ability to push equipment and climb stairs, • Commitment to four shifts per 28-day cycle, • Signed Drug-Free Workplace Attestation, • Signed Physical Performance Attestation Step #4 – Additional Requirements • Compliance with jail dress code and prohibited item policy, • No personal cell phones or smart devices allowed in secure areas, • Badge must be worn at all times once issued, • ASRS Retirement disclosure if applicable, • All onboarding documentation must be submitted at least 10 working days prior to start date If you meet the above requirements and are ready to commit to a 13-week assignment within a correctional health setting, please forward your current resume immediately. One of our healthcare recruiters will review your resume and contact you with the next steps. Company DescriptionStar Nursing is a healthcare staffing agency with thousands of nationwide opportunities. Travel, direct hire, and temporary positions available, highest rates in the industry!Star Nursing is a healthcare staffing agency with thousands of nationwide opportunities. Travel, direct hire, and temporary positions available, highest rates in the industry!