Clinical Mental Health Care Technician

Preferra Insurance; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking an entry-level patient care assistant to support registered nurses in delivering compassionate, safe patient care across our academic health system. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely delivery of essential care and documentation.

Under supervision, you will perform direct patient care tasks, assist with procedures, and help maintain a safe patient environment.

Qualifications

• Performs duties of patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Documents all pertinent clinical information on a daily basis.
• Completes documentation for Seclusion/Restraint and Special Precautions accurately.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Carries out procedures under supervision of Registered Nurse including special precautions, Handle with Care skills and seclusion and restraint correctly and safely.
• Documents all pertinent clinical information on a daily basis, including all unusual incidents.
• Completes documentation for Seclusion/Restraint and Special Precautions accurately.

Skills

Patient Documentation

Patient Assessment

Patient Diagnosis

Environment of Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking an entry-level patient care assistant to support registered nurses in delivering compassionate, safe patient care across our academic health system. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely delivery of essential care and documentation.

Under supervision, you will perform direct patient care tasks, assist with procedures, and help maintain a safe patient environment.