Psychiatric Technician - Behavioral Health (Nights)
Psychiatric Technician - Behavioral Health (Nights)
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Job Description
Our Psychiatric Technicians work under the direction/delegation of registered nurses in accordance with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan (ITP) to provide medical and psychiatric care to a population of acutely ill adult psychiatric patients who range from 18 years of age to geriatric.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Managing vital signs and finger sticks
- Coordinating activities of daily living
- Facilitating community meeting and day review
- Maintaining an organized and clean environment of care
- Providing safety-rounding support
- Possess the ability to assist the nursing team with de-escalation and management of disruptive behaviors in order to maintain a therapeutic milieu
- Assists in providing patient care and treatment in accordance with the Division of Nursing Standards
- Maintains in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment assists the patient care team to provide various patient care activities and maintains customer service focus essential for smooth operation
Skills & Abilities:
- Read write and comprehend medical terminology
- Effectively convey verbal and written information
- Follow directions
- Perform simple mathematical calculations correctly
- Respond to emergency situations appropriately
- Adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital including all shifts
- Effectively function as a member of a collaborative team; h) organize and manage time effectively setting appropriate priorities
- Comply with OSHA standards
- Understands and respects importance of patient privacy and confidentiality
- Develops and promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow health team members physicians intra and inter-departments hospital and nursing administration.
Qualifications :
Education & Training:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Certified by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) required
- Current BLS required
Work Orientation & Experience:
- Previous experience as Nursing Assistant in hospital is preferred
- Previous experience in Behavorial Health preferred
- May require up to (3) weeks of orientation with a preceptor
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
- Full Time; Nights (7pm-7:30am)
- Pay Range: $17.68-24.76/hr.
- Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential
- Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
