PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN - Adult Inpatient Psych

Responsibilities

• Night (United States of America) Facility: 2017 S Jefferson St - Roanoke Requisition Number: R163178 PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: Sign on Bonus Eligible: $5,000 per applicable guidelines (external hires only) Hours: three 12 hour shifts, nights
• The Psychiatric Technician assists with ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on acute psychiatric hospital unit.
• delivery of patient care, providing assistance with activities of daily living, provides secretarial support, leads goals/wrap up groups, and direct/lead code secures activities.
• Actively participates with all unit activities providing support as indicated.
• Functions as a team member, reporting appropriate observations, information, while maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.
• The Psychiatric Technician Assists with observing the patients and reporting any unusual circumstances to 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.
• Admissions are greeted, made comfortable, oriented to unit routines and safety precautions within 15 minutes of arrival on the unit.
• Call lights and telephones are answered promptly and basic patient needs are met, whether assigned patient or not.
• Patient safety rounds are conducted 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.
• Is a patient advocate, protector of patients rights and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
• Treats patients with respect and dignity.
• Calls patient 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 to licensed nurse any issues or concerns by patients verbalized or written in groups.
• Requires ability to function with minimal supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities.
• Must be able to manage patients with potential for aggressive or combative behavior toward themselves or others.
• Assist nursing staff with escalating patients.
• Possess strong communication skills to cope with escalating situations.
• 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.
• Contributes to Carilion Clinic performance improvement activities.
• All activities related to performance improvement are completed as requested by the CTL or director.
• Participates in performance activities and identifies opportunities for improvement in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in cost containment measures at the unit level.
• Supplies used are appropriately charged for at the time of use.
• Discontinued equipment is removed from patient’s room, cleaned and returned to the proper storage area.
• Equipment and supplies are utilized 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 and/or reports them to appropriate resource.
• Selects proper equipment, assures proper operating conditions and uses according to policies and procedures or manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Performs clerical duties under supervision of license nursing staff.

Requirements

• Education: High school graduate or GED required.
• N/A Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: De-escalation training must be successfully completed within 4 months of hire and then maintained going forward.
• Must be able to obtain AHA BLS-HCP.
• Valid Virginia State Drivers license required in the NRV to transport patients.
• Requires experience with or the ability for managing patients with explosive potential and/or escalating situations.
• Requires ability to function with minimum supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities.
• Requires ability to learn and participate as a team member.
• Requires clinical skills to work with child, adolescent and adult population understanding their growth and development This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role.
• Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Pay

• $17.39 - $24.35 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

• https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.
• That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
• When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.
• Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion: 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 our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Employment Status

Full time

Recruiter

TAMIKA RICKMAN Recruiter Email: [email protected] For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.