Behavioral Health Tech - Compassionate Patient Care

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX, seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant for behavioral health. You will provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication with nurses, physicians, and administration, plus adherence to CQI processes and patient care standards. Hospital experience is preferred for this position.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• CPI training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Current CNA certification preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate clearly with nursing, administration, and physicians.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them.
• Conducts a full client inventory in the Intake area.
• Gives report to the nurse and tech picking up client in the Intake area.
• Does not leave the client unattended at any time.
• Identify any contraband and dispose of it appropriately.
• Identify if client has brought home medications; coordinate with nurse/family.
• Orient patient and family to BHR processes and units.
• Assist on units in between admissions coordinating with Intake.
• Orient patients to the unit, record admission vital signs.
• Record vital signs and nursing assessments; notify RN of changes.
• Provide general nursing care and assist with ADLs.
• Observe patient behavior and de-escalate when needed.
• Assist with restraints or seclusion when necessary.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

English language

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

CPI training within 30 days

CNA certification preferred

BLS/CPR certification required

Jobbeschreibung

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX, seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant for behavioral health. You will provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication with nurses, physicians, and administration, plus adherence to CQI processes and patient care standards. Hospital experience is preferred for this position.