PCT Full Time, 2nd and 3rd shift

About the role

Psychiatric Care Technicians (PCTs) and Certified Nursing Aides (CNAs) provide direct patient care in a safe and therapeutic environment for specific patient populations in a 24/7 psychiatric hospital. The role involves delivering recovery-oriented care while maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment under the guidance of licensed nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor and document vital signs in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Provide one-on-one direct observations.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral situations.
• Administer CPR and perform TOVA-approved physical interventions.
• Serve meals and maintain cleanliness in patient areas.
• Ensure accountability within a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Foster healthy interpersonal interactions in adult acute admissions, geriatric units, and extended rehabilitation service units.
• Observe and report on interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and emotional well-being, and other relevant situations.
• Document and communicate observations effectively.
• Employ specialized training to promote mental wellness recovery.
• Escort patients to the learning center for various classes, external and internal medical appointments.

Employment Details

• Full-time classified positions for 2nd and/or 3rd shift.
• Work schedule: (2) 12-hour shifts and (2) 8-hour shifts, or (5) 8-hour shifts per week.
• Must work every other weekend, with holidays and overtime required as needed.

Shift Differentials

• 1st shift weekends: $3.00/hr.
• 2nd shift weekdays: $2.50/hr.; weekends/holidays: $3.00/hr.
• 3rd shift weekdays: $2.25/hr.; weekends/holidays: $3.00/hr.

Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities.
• Professional Skills Incentive available.
• Flexible scheduling to maintain a work-life balance.
• Choice of 11 different insurance packages, including health, dental, and vision.
• Two retirement savings plans to help secure financial future.
• 24/7 security on site.
• Shift and weekend differentials for select positions.
• Paid sick and personal time off.
• Loan repayment options for clinical positions.
• State employee discount program for various products and services, including movie tickets, special events, cell phone plans, Kings Dominion, and other entertainment and travel options.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Three weeks of dedicated paid training.
• Paid vacation time.
• Paid life insurance.
• Twelve paid holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to provide direct psychiatric patient care under the supervision of licensed staff.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and psychiatric patients.
• Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.
• Ability to follow instructions and report observations/behaviors of psychiatric patients to licensed staff in a timely manner verbally, in writing, or electronically.
• Demonstrate knowledge of recovery/trauma-informed care.
• Appropriately intervene in crisis or problem situations.
• Skills in providing direction and assistance to psychiatric patients in activities of daily living.
• Willingness to learn basic knowledge of developmental and psychiatric disorders, human behavior, age-specific needs, and personality development.
• Willingness to learn basic treatment measures to promote mental health appropriate to adult, developmentally disabled or impaired, and/or geriatric populations.
• Vision and hearing adequate to recognize and respond to hazardous situations and ensure safety at the facility.
• Ability to work effectively with staff in a team approach.
• Ability to perform infection prevention and control practices and apply standards in daily activities.
• Ability to perform repetitious walking and/or standing, bending, lifting, reaching over to position/restrain/transfer/transport and/or escort individuals, and provide assistance with activities of daily living.
• Ability to work overtime due to staffing emergencies in a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week psychiatric hospital, which may include working a 16-hour shift when necessary.
• Complete all annual competency training, including TOVA III with physical restraints.
• Complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association.
• Basic computer skills.
• If CNA, maintain certification in good standing with the Virginia State Board of Nursing.

Additional Considerations

• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or previous psychiatric experience preferred.
• Demonstrated consistent work history preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
• Veteran or spouse of veteran.
• Bilingual Certified Nursing Assistant.