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Aurora Psychiatric Hospital (APH)-Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- PM Shift Full Time

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Wauwatosa (WI)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician for the PM shift at their Wauwatosa facility. The role involves assisting patients in daily activities, performing vital signs, and maintaining a safe environment for care. Candidates must hold a Nurse Aide certification and be willing to complete ongoing training.

Qualifications

Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA.
Completion of CPI's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Assists and monitors patient daily living activities.
Performs vital signs on patients and documents observations.
Maintains a safe therapeutic environment, intervening in crisis situations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital (APH)-Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- PM Shift Full Time

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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.

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.
- lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to:
- push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- 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.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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