Day Shift & Night Shift - Mental Health Technician

Regions Behavioral Health Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions Behavioral Health Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform assigned direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on patient safety, therapeutically engaging with patients, and assisting with activities of daily living.

The ideal candidate holds CPR certification, basic computer skills, and is prepared to participate in crisis/violence intervention as required.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills expected.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience with crisis/violence intervention is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Ensure patient safety and assist with activities of daily living.
• Follow care plans and report changes to supervising nurse.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

CPR certification

Crisis Intervention

Job description

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Full Time Baton Rouge, LA, US

Supervised by

Director of Nursing

Job Summary

Performs assigned functions of direct patient care under the direction, instruction, and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Duties include ensuring patient safety, therapeutically interacting with patients, assist patients in activities of daily living, and other routine duties as assigned by the supervising nurse.

Skills

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Certified in CPR
• Certified in crisis/violence intervention

Language Skills

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Physical Demands

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.