Compassionate Mental Health Tech — Patient Care & Growth

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health’s MCC Patient Safety Team seeks a patient care assistant to support nursing staff. Under a registered nurse's supervision, you will help provide psychological, emotional and physical care to patients, ensuring safety and compassionate service.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, handling seclusion and restraint procedures when needed, and precise daily documentation of clinical information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.
• Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs patient care duties.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Carries out procedures under supervision of Registered Nurse including precautions, Handle with Care, seclusion and restraint.
• Documents all pertinent clinical information daily, including unusual incidents.
• Completes documentation for Seclusion/Restraint and Special Precautions accurately.
• This overview captures primary duties; additional tasks may be assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health’s MCC Patient Safety Team seeks a patient care assistant to support nursing staff. Under a registered nurse's supervision, you will help provide psychological, emotional and physical care to patients, ensuring safety and compassionate service.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, handling seclusion and restraint procedures when needed, and precise daily documentation of clinical information.