Behavioral Health Technician- ED Safety Attendants, Full Time Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); In loco; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks an ED Safety Attendant to perform routine patient care tasks under nursing direction. Responsibilities include observing patients, taking vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting crisis intervention.

Role requires strong communication and patient safety focus. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, with preferred associates or bachelor’s in psychology/social work, and an active Nursing Assistant

Competenze

• Must have clear English reading, writing and speaking skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.
• Background in mental health or behavioral health support preferred.
• Unrestricted NCI certification upon completion of training.

Mansioni

• Provide routine patient care under nurse direction, observe and record changes.
• Assist with activities of daily living and vital signs monitoring.
• Support crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Maintain safe, clean, therapeutic environment and assist with admissions/discharges.
• Assist with contraband searches and inventory of personal belongings.
• Serve as resource for medical staff, security, and other technicians.

Conoscenze

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

English proficiency

Teamwork

English comprehension

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor preferred (Psychology/Social Work)

Nursing Assistant certification accepted

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

Performs routine patient care duties to include observation, monitoring and recording changes in patient’s condition, obtaining vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, providing emotional support and care under the direction of a nurse, and facilitates groups Assists with performing contraband searches; inventory of patient’s personal belongings. Effectively utilizes crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed. Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. Serves as resource for medical staff, nursing staff, security, and other Behavioral Health Technicians.

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

ED Safety Attendants

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Performs routine patient care duties to include observation, monitoring and recording changes in patient’s condition, obtaining vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, providing emotional support and care under the direction of a nurse, and facilitates groups Assists with performing contraband searches; inventory of patient’s personal belongings. Effectively utilizes crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed. Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. Serves as resource for medical staff, nursing staff, security, and other Behavioral Health Technicians.

Major Job Functions

• Provides care to the patients in a manner that promotes safety, protects patient rights, preserves patient dignity, provides comfort and is conducive to a positive therapeutic environment
• Assists with new admissions including, but not limited to, conducting contraband searches, orientating patient to room and environment, obtaining vital signs and securing patient belongings in designated area
• Assists with transfers and discharges to include, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs and gathering patient belongings
• Obtaining and monitoring vital signs, obtain patient weight and report abnormalities to nurse
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, (personal hygiene, and toileting if necessary)
• Assists with therapeutic holds, restraints, and seclusion procedures after completing NCI Training
• Assess patients through play and group activities, report abnormal findings to nurse
• Assists with Q-15-minute rounding and video, visual constant and touch constant observation, monitoring and documentation as directed by nurse
• Assists with documentation of intake and output and graphing of vital signs as directed
• Facilitates Therapeutic Community Meeting and Wrap-up as assigned
• Participates in educational and performance improvement initiatives
• Actively participates in cost containment
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education And Formal Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Psychology/Social Work preferred
• Nursing Assistant certification accepted
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and certification within 30 days of employment

Work Experience

• 2 years of psychiatric experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrates competency to work with children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness
• Possesses basic knowledge of age specific considerations for the population served
• Must possess unrestricted NCI Certification upon completion of training
• General computer competency required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work variable shifts
• Position requires bending, prolonged standing, and walking
• Ability to turn and lift patients
• Must possess visual and auditory acuity for observation and manual dexterity for computer use and documentation
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses And Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity