APH RTC Behavioral Health Technician PM/Noc 0.75FTE

Advocate Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nurse Aide to join the Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - Behavioral Health O/P unit. This full-time role involves a 30-hour work week with shifts including evenings and weekends as detailed in the schedule.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patients, document observations, and respond to crises under RN direction. BLS and state registry eligibility are required, along with CPI crisis intervention training within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association).
• Completion of CPI's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist, monitor, and maintain activities of daily living for patients.
• Orient patients and families to unit and hospital procedures.
• Perform vital signs and document observations in medical records.
• Defuse and report crises, intervening when appropriate and following safety policies.
• Conduct patient rounding and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Education

Nursing Assistant program completion

Job description

Department: 36609 Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - Behavioral Health O/P: Dewey Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 30

Schedule Details/Additional Information: W1: Sun 1830-2300, Tues 1430-2300, Fri 2230-0700, Sat 2230-0700 W2: Sun 1430-2300, Fri 1830-0700, Sat 1830-0700 2/6 Holiday requirement

Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities

Assists, monitors and/or maintains patient activities of daily living (ADL's). Orients patient and family/significant others to the unit and hospital. Escorts patients to various locations i.e., tests, meals, activities, supervising and managing their behaviors as required. Performs vital signs on patients. Receives direction from the RN and communicates significant or unusual occurrences in patient behavior. Documents pertinent observations/occurrences in the patient's medical records according to policy. Defuses and reports crisis situations, intervening when appropriate and uses proper procedures. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment by assisting with groups, setting limits on patients; following established safety and risk management policies and procedures. Performs patient rounding at designated intervals and documents appropriately.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, DHS, CARF or others)

Education Required

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing Assistant. Successful completion of CPI's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills within 90 days.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Good verbal and written skills for safe and effective patient care. Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must be physically able to restrain and control patients who are outwardly psychotic or physically combative.
• Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

*Any exceptions to the above requirements must be documented through Employee Health.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it

Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care