Behavioral Health Tech: Acute Care & Crisis Support

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks an ED Safety Attendant to perform routine patient care, observation, Vital signs, and assistance with daily living under nurse direction. The role supports crisis de-escalation, maintains a safe environment, and serves as a resource to medical staff, security, and Behavioral Health Technicians.

The position requires CNA or Nursing Assistant certification, BLS, and NCI-trained personnel. Work is on days, with variable shifts.

Formación

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work with children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness.
• Basic knowledge of age-specific considerations for the population served.
• Unrestricted NCI Certification upon completion of training.
• General computer competency.

Responsabilidades

• Provide care that promotes safety, dignity, comfort, and a positive therapeutic environment.
• Assist with new admissions, including contraband searches and orienting patient to room.
• Assist with transfers and discharges, obtaining vital signs and patient belongings.
• Obtain and monitor vital signs; report abnormalities to nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• Assist with crisis intervention, holds, restraints, and seclusion procedures per training.
• Assess patients through play and group activities; report findings.
• Support 15-minute rounds and constant observation; document as directed by nurse.
• Document intake/outtake and graph vital signs as directed.
• Facilitate Therapeutic Community Meetings and wrap-up sessions.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Teamwork with diverse ages

General computer skills

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelors preferred (Psychology/Social Work)

Nursing Assistant certification accepted

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training

Descripción del empleo

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks an ED Safety Attendant to perform routine patient care, observation, Vital signs, and assistance with daily living under nurse direction. The role supports crisis de-escalation, maintains a safe environment, and serves as a resource to medical staff, security, and Behavioral Health Technicians.

The position requires CNA or Nursing Assistant certification, BLS, and NCI-trained personnel. Work is on days, with variable shifts.