Mental Health Tech FT days

Essential Job Functions

• Follow direction and assignments of the Registered Nurse
• Perform patient checks, CO / SP rounds, 1:1 etc
• Taking vital signs (Daily Weights/Input and output) and entering into Epic
• Alerting RN of anything abnormal
• Conduct patient safety searches (per routine and prn) and room searches
• Monitor Meals and collect flatware
• Assist with patient hygiene when required
• Clean washer, dryer, phones and tables
• Ensure detailed hand off to include special precautions to oncoming shift
• Checks of security of doors to offices, seclusion room and closest are locked (night tech)
• Dryer screen is checked and lint removed after each load of laundry- washer/dryer log maintained
• All sharp items used at shower time are checked back in
• Able to communicate respectfully with patients and family members, utilizes motivational interviewing
• Respect all diversity including cultural
• Provides supportive interactions per patient needs
• Perform assigned groups and document
• Notifies nurse of any change in patient presentation, behavior or condition

What We Require

• Education: High school or equivalent
• Certification/License: Registered Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant – must have active to apply
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Food Handler’s Permit through Washington State
• Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor within 90 days of hire
• Work Experience: One (1) year of direct patient care experience in mental health