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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00101173 |
Description Activated On: 8/11/2025 9:33:24 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Psychiatric Aide Under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse, the Psychiatric Aide delivers direct patient care using patient-centered approaches and performs other related duties as assigned. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Nursing Process/Patient Care: •Uses age-specific, patient-centered approaches in patient interactions •Reports patient’s response to interventions •Assists/supervises/instructs patients in all activities of daily living (ADLs) e.g. bathing, shampooing/combing hair, trimming nails, oral hygiene, eating, etc. •Performs ADLs for the patient, if patient is unable •Assesses patients’ clothing and hygiene needs; dresses patients in clean, seasonally appropriate clothing •Reports changes in patients’ conditions to the Registered Nurse •Turns or positions patients •Escorts patients on and off grounds •Monitors and supervises patients during program and leisure activities •Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressures; weighs patients •Uses standard precaution techniques, such as hand washing, per policy •Assists with patient identification as needed Special Treatment Procedures: •Provides nursing care for the patient on high, moderate, or minimal risk suicide precautions, special levels of observation, mechanical, physical, and protective restraints per policy •Responds to psychiatric emergencies, provides the patient(s) with individual instruction, assistance, support as needed. Observes and reports changes in patient behaviors. Utilizes therapeutic verbal techniques to address patient concerns and de-escalate. Applies restraints to bed prior to patient placement. Provides physical and/or mechanical restraint as required and ordered. •Provides and documents meals, fluids, toileting and exercise as needed and as outlined in NSH policy/procedure Emergencies/Medical interventions/Use of Medical Equipment: •Responds to medical emergencies, announces medical emergency, takes appropriate actions for which specifically trained. These could include cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, foreign body airway obstruction management, or other emergency treatment procedures. •Responds to disaster/emergencies, e.g., fires, earthquake, flood, hazardous materials incidents, utility interruptions or transportation accidents; follows basic emergency procedures as contained in NSH policy/procedure. •Uses appropriate equipment properly and safely; reports malfunctioning and/or inaudible alarm systems. Competency Maintenance Activities: •Attends and participates in ongoing DPW mandatory, hospital and departmental training programs: PERT, MANDT, CPR, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Care of the Adult/Older Adult, Patient Rights, Patient Abuse, Drug-Free Work Place, Right to Know •Attends in-services & training programs, and completes self-learning packages as required. •Identifies personal training needs Oral and Written Communications: •Interacts with patients/families •Writes/prints legibly •Documents in TAR format and uses only approved abbreviations •Reports/documents factual patient information •Provides accurate and legible written work/incident related statements (as required) •Completes patient accountability checks •Maintains confidentiality of patient information •Reports problems accurately using the chain of command •Reports/documents patient incidents and employee work related accidents to the Charge Nurse/Supervisor: •Keeps conversations free from discriminatory, abusive or sexually harassing comments •Attends and participates in staff, committee, and improvement team meetings as assigned •Completes records/reports as assigned. Assignment Completion: •Checks Daily Assignment Sheet for work to be completed •Seeks clarification from the Registered Nurse •Organizes work to be done; sets priorities •Remains alert at all times and promotes patient safety by completing assignments in accordance with NSH and Nursing polices/procedures •Reports difficulties to the Charge Nurse •Participates in the nursing team effort by assisting coworkers Patients’ Rights: •Acts as a patient advocate •Recognizes and protects the rights of adult and older adult patients •Identifies, describes, and reports patient abuse allegations •Commits NO acts of patient abuse •Maintains confidentiality of patient and hospital information •Promotes a safe, therapeutic environment for patients Employee Conduct: •Demonstrates professional conduct with coworkers/patients •Demonstrates ethical behavior in the work place •Abides by the Governor’s Code of Conduct and DPW Personnel Regulations, policies and procedures, and NSH/Nursing policies and procedures •Adheres to scheduled work hours •Complies with sign in/out procedures •Maintains acceptable work attendance •Adheres to established procedures for reporting off work in accordance with mandated time frames •Has no unexcused instance of failure to contact the immediate supervisor or designee to notify him/her of absence •Provides proper documentation of sick leave with Request for Leave (STD-330) on the first day of work following the absence as required by established policy. If not produced on date of return for a valid reason, a firm date when it will be produced must be established and follow-up action taken accordingly. (Reference DPW Manual Section 7173.3b.2.a) •Establishes a record of prudent/sensible paid leave use which does not show evidence of any discernible pattern or documented instance of failure to comply with Section 7173, Controlling Absenteeism, Time and Sick Leave Abuse •Reports all work-related accidents •Complies with leave/time request procedures Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned. Essential Job Functions: 1. Provides routine physical patient care 2. Positions patients and/or assists in lifting non-ambulatory patients. 3. Performs CPR, Heimlich maneuver, crisis management techniques, and emergency evacuations. 4. Acts as patient advocate 5. Interacts with patients 6. Observes/reports patient behavior 7. Documents in the medical record 8. Promotes a safe environment 9. Responds to emergencies 10. Operates necessary equipment |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Patient care decisions are made only in consultation with the supervisor or team director. Assignment conflicts are resolved by the supervisor. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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