Behavioral Health Technician — Patient Care & Crisis Support

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient daily living activities and provide compassionate care on a hospital unit. You will orient patients and families, escort to tests, monitor vitals, and document observations in the medical record, following safety policies.

CPI crisis intervention training will be completed within 90 days. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to collaborate with RNs and care teams while maintaining a safe

Qualifications

• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).
• Nurse Aide in good standing per state registry.
• Successful completion of CPI's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 90 days.
• Annual educational requirements for hospital certifications (DNV, DHS, CARF or others).

Responsibilities

• Assist, monitor and maintain patient activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Orient patients and families to the unit and hospital.
• Escort patients to tests, meals, activities; supervise and manage behavior as required.
• Perform vital signs and report significant observations.
• Document pertinent observations in the medical record per policy.
• Defuse crises and intervene using proper procedures; ensure a safe therapeutic environment.
• Perform patient rounding at designated intervals and document accordingly.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing Assistant training program

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient daily living activities and provide compassionate care on a hospital unit. You will orient patients and families, escort to tests, monitor vitals, and document observations in the medical record, following safety policies.

CPI crisis intervention training will be completed within 90 days. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to collaborate with RNs and care teams while maintaining a safe