Advanced Mental Health Tech - Direct Patient Care

Self Regional Healthcare; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC seeks a Patient Care Associate to assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports rounding, safety practices, documentation, and timely communication of concerns to nursing leadership.

The incumbent will apply de-escalation techniques and monitor mental health behaviors as part of the care team. Responsibilities include following the treatment plan, adhering to SRH policies, and performing additional duties

Qualifications

• Performs delegated tasks to provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Rounds and assures patient safety practices are followed.
• Reports concerns to nurse/leadership.
• Provides and documents care to patients in accordance with the treatment plan and established SRH and Nursing Services Policies and Standard Work.
• Functions in a supportive role by communicating findings and resolving work related issues.
• Utilizes de-escalation and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) techniques.
• Monitors mental health behaviors and reports concerns to nurse/leadership.
• Performs any other job related duties as requested by Nurse Manager or Department Director.

Responsibilities

• Performs delegated tasks to provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Rounds and assures patient safety practices are followed.
• Reports concerns to nurse/leadership.
• Provides and documents care to patients in accordance with the treatment plan and established SRH and Nursing Services Policies and Standard Work.
• Functions in a supportive role by communicating findings and resolving work related issues.
• Utilizes de-escalation and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) techniques.
• Monitors mental health behaviors and reports concerns to nurse/leadership.
• Performs any other job related duties as requested by Nurse Manager or Department Director.

Job description

Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC seeks a Patient Care Associate to assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports rounding, safety practices, documentation, and timely communication of concerns to nursing leadership.

The incumbent will apply de-escalation techniques and monitor mental health behaviors as part of the care team. Responsibilities include following the treatment plan, adhering to SRH policies, and performing additional duties