li>Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental and institutional policies and procedures, Ability to work with and communicate with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner and committed to quality service, Ability to perform with a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently, Ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity, Ability to foster commitment and team spirit. This position works under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse and assists with psychiatric nursing care of mentally ill patients; observes, reports, and documents patients behavior, physical condition, and reactions to medications and treatment; participates in designing and implementing patient treatment plans; monitors and intervenes to ensure a safe and therapeutic patient milieu; and provides immediate crisis intervention when indicated.