Mental Health Technician PRN
About the role
Maintains patient record and documentation according to policy. Uses Meditech software proficiently. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to provide nursing care to the psychiatric patient under the direction of the RN. Works as a member of a team to assist with milieu management and performs job tasks to ensure personal, patient and departmental safety (rounds/safety searches). Communicates professionally and effectively with staff, physicians, management, external and internal customers. Ensures timely and accurate communication of patient information with all members of the treatment team. Leads or Co-Leads educational and diversionary groups for adolescents, adults, and substance abuse patients. Documents group progress notes for each patient each group. Adheres to all applicable policies and procedures. Supports the Mission of the Hospital.
Responsibilities
- Maintains patient record and documentation according to policy.
- Uses Meditech software proficiently.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to provide nursing care to the psychiatric patient under the direction of the RN.
- Works as a member of a team to assist with milieu management and performs job tasks to ensure personal, patient and departmental safety (rounds/safety searches).
- Communicates professionally and effectively with staff, physicians, management, external and internal customers.
- Ensures timely and accurate communication of patient information with all members of the treatment team.
- Leads or Co-Leads educational and diversionary groups for adolescents, adults, and substance abuse patients.
- Documents group progress notes for each patient each group.
- Adheres to all applicable policies and procedures.
- Supports the Mission of the Hospital.
- Affords assistance to Charge Nurses and Shift Supervisor in maintaining efficiency.
- Follows established confidentiality policies (written, verbal, electronic and digital).
Qualifications
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Pay
Hourly Wage Estimate: $16.02 - $22.43 / hour
Schedule
Not specified