Compassionate Mental Health Technician - Patient Care

MePA; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health's MCC Patient Safety Team is seeking a patient care assistant to support nursing staff in delivering compassionate care. You will perform direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and help with daily activities in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include following seclusion and restraint procedures, accurate documentation of patient information, and collaborating with the care team to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Executes procedures with safety precautions, including seclusion/restraint as directed.
• Documents pertinent clinical information daily and reports unusual incidents.
• Completes seclusion/restraint and special precautions documentation accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Seclusion & Restraint

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health's MCC Patient Safety Team is seeking a patient care assistant to support nursing staff in delivering compassionate care. You will perform direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and help with daily activities in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include following seclusion and restraint procedures, accurate documentation of patient information, and collaborating with the care team to ensure safety and quality.