Behavioral Health Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Rock Hill (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Piedmont Medical Network - Rock Hill Hospital in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed staff by delivering bedside care, taking vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living across patient populations from infant to geriatric.

You will document data in the chart, communicate with patients and the care team, and be ready to float to other units as needed; CPR/BLS certification required within 7 days, CPI certification within orientation.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Good therapeutic communication skills.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS CPR certification required, CPI certification required within orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Checks patient’s blood sugar and documents results.
• Obtains vital signs and reports abnormalities.
• Performs ADLs and assists with feeding when indicated.
• Documents patient data in chart promptly.
• Communicates with patients and care team toward treatment goals.
• Floats to other nursing units as needed.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Under the direction of the Nurse, performs sub-professional duties including providing patient care to meet the needs of activities of daily living; operation and maintenance of equipment. Takes and records vital signs and I/Os. Assists licensed staff and physicians as directed within approved standards. Performs other related duties as directed. Assumes the responsibility for meeting the basic needs of all patients assigned. Provides care to a patient population ranging from infant to geriatric, unless otherwise indicated. Works collaboratively with the health care team, is customer focused and strives to meet unit and hospital goals. Provides quality care according to established practice standards and guidelines for the area(s) assigned. Must be willing/able to float to other (comparable) nursing units, as requested/needed. Functions as an active member of the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team under the direction and supervision of the RN.

• Accurately checks patient’s blood sugar and documents results as ordered (all values are correctly reported to attending nurse)
• Obtains vital signs appropriately based on patient’s age and condition. Reports abnormal findings immediately to attending or charge nurse
• Performs ADLs on all patients assigned including oral care and assisting with feedings when indicated.
• Documents all patient data in chart within a timely manner (vitals, weight, I/Os)
• Communicates therapeutically with patients in one-to-one situations and focuses on goals and objectives listed in the Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Required:
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Experience: Good therapeutic communication skills required.
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire.
    • CPI certification required within orientation period.
• Preferred:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience: Relevant patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred

At Piedmont Medical Network - Rock Hill Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status