Behavioral Health Technician
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital · Gainesville, FL · Today
On-siteHealthcare$300/hrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join our healthcare team. Your primary function is to assist in the coordination of nursing/psychiatric care provided in conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment team. You will work with a phenomenal team that cares like family and works together in a collaborative manner.
Responsibilities
- Observe, report, and document patient’s physiological and psychological status by using the nursing process based upon established hospital policies and procedures, unit specific policies and procedures, and/or Standards of Care/Practice.
- Provide and document information on patient care.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living; attend to patient behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
- Serve as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
- Follow established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care which results in patient harm or potential harm.