Mental Health Tech Per Diem Nights

Position Information

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington. We are Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited and provide care to both voluntary and involuntary patients.

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
• Maintain a clean environment by monitoring meals and collecting flatware
• Absent from 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

We Offer

• Competitive Pay And Benefits
• Hourly: NAR license $21.75-$40.34 + 15% per diem
• Hourly: CNA license $22.82- $42.30 + 15% per diem
• Shift Differentials: Nights $2.00/ Weekends $1.25
• Employee Assistance Program up on hire
• 403B with discretionary match for those that participate in the plan and meet work requirements
• You will accrue Paid Sick and Safe Leave at 1 hour per 40 hours worked. Paid Sick leave cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date.

Education

• What We Require:
• 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