PD MHT

About the role

Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers, established in 1988. Located in northern Sacramento, it is a fully accredited 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering comprehensive treatment services for adolescents, adults, and seniors, including substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment. It is a Medicare provider and contracts with most commercial health insurance plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and maintain safety of all assigned patients by verifying patient safety every 15 minutes on appropriate forms.
• Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work towards treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Maintain a current, valid certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Successfully complete Handle with Care (HWC) training (provided in-house) including de-escalation and appropriate use of seclusion and restraint, within the first 30 days of employment and required prior to assisting in the procedures.

Additional Requirements

• Must score at least a C on ACE assessment.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has a history of achievement and performance. Annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

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