Behavioral Health Technician Acute Adult Unit

AdventHealth; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

AdventHealth in Glendale Heights, IL seeks a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our night shift team. This role supports patients with daily living activities, provides direct care, and collaborates with nurses and physicians to maintain safe, compassionate care 24 hours per week.

Requirements include High School diploma or equivalent; BLS CPR; preferred Associate degree and CNAs with prior health care experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate appropriately with patients, family, and staff.
• Understanding of health care concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements at local, state, and national level.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Proficiency with patient data entry and records.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and routine tasks.
• Provides direct patient care and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behaviors and activities accurately.
• Reports changes in patient conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Collaborates with care team to ensure continuous care.
• Manages safety and crisis interventions as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical observation

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Part time

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Address:

701 WINTHROP AVE

City:

GLENDALE HEIGHTS

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60139

Job Description:

Schedule: 24 hours/week; Nights 7p-7a including every other weekend and holidays

• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and routine tasks.
• Provides direct patient care and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behaviors and activities accurately.
• Reports changes in patient conditions to appropriate personnel and recommend treatment plan modifications.
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with assigned patients.
• Collaborates with patients, family members, physicians, and community providers to ensure continuous care.
• Manages and facilitates daily group activities as required.
• Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and use appropriate verbal and physical interventions.
• Identifies and addresses potential safety hazards for patients, visitors, and staff, notifying the appropriate department or person for correction.
• Assists in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation skills, maintaining patient safety and providing proper documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate appropriately, professionally, and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws [Required]
• Ability to understand and process instructions from physicians and other personnel [Required]
• Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English [Required]
• Customer service skills [Required]
• Organizational ability, sound judgment, and initiative [Required]
• Knowledge of substance use disorder and behavioral health terminology with various treatment approaches [Required]
• Adequate knowledge of activities of daily living [Required]
• Additional languages [Preferred]
• Understanding and the ability to lead group activities [Required]
• Knowledge of electronic medical records [Preferred]
• Strong competence in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word [Preferred]

Education:

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience:

• 1+ of other health care related field [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Preferred]
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$17.64 - $28.22

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.