Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Day/Night Shifts

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Norman (OK); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Oceans Healthcare and Norman Regional Health System have partnered to expand access to behavioral health services in south central Oklahoma through construction of a new, state-of-the-art behavioral hospital. The PRN Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) supports the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by performing routine tasks and patient care activities within the BHT's training and experience.

Shifts include Day (7a-7p) and Night (7p-7a).

Aufgaben

• Adhere to professional standards and regulatory requirements in patient care.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and therapeutic interventions for patients exhibiting challenging behavior.
• Inventories patient belongings and secures contraband as needed; performs unit safety checks.
• Follow infection control policies and attend required in-services to stay informed.
• Assist with vital signs, ADLs, intake/output, nutritional monitoring and document findings for the nurse.
• Document patient observations accurately in the chart and communicate outcomes to nursing staff.

Kenntnisse

De-escalation techniques

Therapeutic milieu support

Vital signs documentation

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Jobbeschreibung

Oceans Healthcare and Norman Regional Health System have partnered to expand access to behavioral health services in south central Oklahoma through construction of a new, state-of-the-art behavioral hospital. The PRN Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) supports the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by performing routine tasks and patient care activities within the BHT's training and experience.

Shifts include Day (7a-7p) and Night (7p-7a).