Activities Therapist - Nursing I/P Psychiatric-1East - Full Time - Long Island Community Hospital

Provision of Patient Care

Plans and implements the unit rsquo;s activity therapy program including planning of daily events special events and providing inservice for other staff participating in the activity therapy program as appropriate

Conducts divisional therapy program including planning and arranging for guest speakers and/or external agency participation

Conducts activity therapy group sessions displaying good theoretical knowledge of group principles and good group techniques

Conducts individual activity therapy sessions as assigned displaying good theoretical knowledge and good treatment technique

Completes activity therapy evaluations as per Policy and procedure

Communicates pertinent patient information and observations with the treatment team and documents accordingly

Displays good interviewing assessment and report writing skills

Provides education and referral information for patients as needed

Acts as Activity Therapist consultant to other areas within hospital setting as needed

Demonstrates appropriate understanding of the needs of patients and visitors for each specific age group

Addresses safety and psychological needs of the age groups in planning and delivering care

Meets Expected Documentation Requirements

Ensures confidentiality of all patient information encountered by obtaining required consents or releases of information for every situation for every patient

Completes assessments progress notes and treatment plans in a timely and high quality fashion and according to department standards

Makes Adequate Contribution to Overall functioning of the Department

Participates in providing a safe environment for patients and others Sets limits and restrictions in a considerate and humane manner

Protects patient rsquo;s privacy and patient rsquo;s rights

Participates as a member of the team in community meetings didactic groups group therapy and family meetings

Documents pertinent information regarding patient participation and involvement in the therapeutic milieu as team member

Is responsible for ordering maintenance and organization of activity supplies Ensures all supplies are safely locked and secures at all times

Participates in ongoing evaluation of the therapeutic milieu and reports non therapeutic components to the RN

Observes and evaluates interactions of patients and families with staff and peers

Demonstrates appropriate understanding of the needs of patients for each specific age group

Addresses safety and psychological needs of the age groups in planning and delivering care

Performs other duties assigned by management team or charge nurse

Provision of Interdepartmental Collaboration

Accepts assignment to other areas of the Behavioral Health department and other departments as requested by Behavioral Health Management Team or Nursing Supervision

Attends all staff meetings as directed by Behavioral Health Management staff

Works effectively with other Hospital departments

Works effectively and collaboratively nbsp;with other areas of the Behavioral Health department

Shows willingness to be cross trained to support other areas of the department as needed

Possesses Core Skills to Work Effectively in a Behavioral Health Setting

Displays a positive attitude and outlook verbal and nonverbal body language

Attitude toward change: Works effectively in a variety of situations recognizes the need for change can cope with its threatening aspects and puts its positive aspects to good use

Customer Service Skills: Able to successfully manage customer experiences

Teamwork: Works in the spirit of cooperation and collaboration to achieve mutual goals

Initiative: Able to know what needs to be done and takes action striving for the highest level of job performance

Time Management: Able to organize work and use time effectively

Respect and Caring: Treats others with interest concern and compassion; respecting differences in style approach and background

Interpersonal Skills: Maintains positive work relationships

Communication Skills: Able to convey ideas and information clearly

Feedback: Able to accept constructive feedback and integrate into performance

Flexibility: Able to redirect day to day activities based on departmental/organizational needs

Problem Solving: Offers solutions to problems when appropriate