Adult Behavioral Health Tech Full Time Night
Company: Maria Parham Health
Location: Louisburg
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Maria Parham HealthWho We Are:People are our passion and
purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not
just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health
is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are
fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American
Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from
Leapfrog.Where We Are:Henderson offers a great outdoors, including
the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating,
fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting
and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find
yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time
employees - Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO
donation programs - Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical,
and financial wellness assistance - Loan Repayment and Tuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - Robust employee
recognition and awards programs - And much more--- -Position
SummaryThe Psychiatric Technician is responsible for assisting the
Registered Nurse in meeting needs of psychiatric patients.
Functions under supervision of the Nurse Manager, Supervisor,
charge nurse or RN on the unit to which assigned.
Reports to: Nurse Manager Adult Behavioral Health -Responsibilities
of the PositionObserves, reports, and documents signs and symptoms
or changes in patient behavior to charge nurse.Interacts with
patients therapeutically.Assists, initiates, and participates in
social and recreational activities, group therapy, patient teaching
groups, and other group activities.Uses Handle with Care techniques
appropriately.Makes rounds on assigned patients at least every half
hour during shift.Demonstrates flexibility in changing
workload.Responds to patients with empathy, maintaining their
dignity and confidentiality.Participates in unit-based process
improvement activities. Participates in unit-based committees.May
include on-call duties as requested by administration.All mandatory
training as per facility policy.Other tasks and duties as
assigned.Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is
required.Handle with Care training through Maria Parham Health must
be completed within 90 days of hire date.
-Certifications/LicensesBasic Life Support (BLS) certification
through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire
date. -Required SkillsCritical thinking skills, decisive judgment,
and the ability to work with minimal supervision. -Physical
RequirementsWorks in patient care area with potentially combative
or self-destructive patients, including behavior control areas.
Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. Work
requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, handling of charts,
supplies, equipment, blood, and body fluids. -EEOC StatementMaria
Parham Health is committed to providing Equal Employment
Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with
all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee
or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age,
religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender
identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis
protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Equal
opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for
diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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