PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN - CHILD/ADOL REHAB

Shift: Evening/Night (United States of America)
Facility: 2017 S Jefferson St - Roanoke

About the Role

Sign-on bonus eligible: $5,000 per applicable guidelines (external hires only). Hours: three 12-hour shifts.

The Psychiatric Technician assists with ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on an acute psychiatric hospital unit. Responsibilities include delivery of patient care, providing assistance with activities of daily living, secretarial support, leading goals/wrap-up groups, and directing/leading code secure activities. Actively participates in all unit activities, providing support as indicated. Functions as a team member, reporting appropriate observations and information while maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.

Responsibilities

• Assists with observing patients and reporting any unusual circumstances to a licensed nurse.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and provides nursing care in accordance with unit standards.
• Completes the admission/discharge process and documentation according to unit standards in chart/EMR.
• Greets admissions, makes them comfortable, orients them to unit routines and safety precautions within 15 minutes of arrival.
• Answers call lights and telephones promptly and meets basic patient needs, whether assigned patient or not.
• Conducts patient safety rounds every 15 minutes or according to unit policy.
• Performs activities of daily living and assists with meeting nutritional needs of patients.
• Provides patient treatments as delegated, such as EKGs, blood glucose testing, I&O, enemas, etc.
• Acts as a patient advocate, protector of patients' rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
• Treats patients with respect and dignity; calls patients by name, provides privacy, etc.
• Uses system resources to meet patients' cultural and disability needs.
• Provides patients and their families with appropriate information and care in a timely manner.
• Organizes and leads daily goals/wrap-up groups; reports any issues or concerns verbalized or written in groups to the licensed nurse.
• Functions with minimal supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond scope of capabilities.
• Manages patients with potential for aggressive or combative behavior toward themselves or others; assists nursing staff with escalating patients.
• Leads and directs code secure activities with staff and security; functions well in crisis situations to ensure safety and well-being of patients, visitors, and staff.
• Participates in Quality Management activities and contributes to Carilion Clinic performance improvement activities.
• Participates in performance activities and identifies opportunities for improvement in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in cost containment measures at the unit level.
• Ensures supplies used are appropriately charged for at the time of use.
• Removes discontinued equipment from patient’s room, cleans it, and returns it to the proper storage area.
• Utilizes equipment and supplies in a respectful and cost-effective manner according to policy and procedures.
• Contributes to the maintenance of a safe, orderly, and professional environment.
• Identifies safety hazards and corrects them or reports them to the appropriate resource.
• Selects proper equipment, ensures proper operating conditions, and uses according to policies and procedures or manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Performs clerical duties under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required.
• De-escalation training must be successfully completed within 4 months of hire and then maintained.
• Must be able to obtain AHA BLS-HCP.
• Valid Virginia State Driver’s license required in the NRV to transport patients.
• Experience with or the ability to manage patients with explosive potential and/or escalating situations.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond scope of capabilities.
• Ability to learn and participate as a team member.
• Clinical skills to work with child, adolescent, and adult populations, understanding their growth and development.

Pay

Compensation Range: $17.39 - $24.35 per hour. Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training