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