Mental Health Tech- 7a

CRMC Branding; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Georgia is currently hiring a Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Tech for our Inpatient Gero-Psych Unit. The CNA/MHTs answer patients' calls for assistance, take vital signs, monitor behavior and health status, and assist patients in and out of the unit under the supervision of a registered nurse as part of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.

Preferred candidates have prior CNA or MHT experience and hold Aegis de-escalation and Basic Life Support certifications;

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Nursing Assistant or Mental Health Tech.
• Certifications in Aegis de-escalation and BLS required or obtained on hire.
• Certification as Nurse Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer patients' calls for assistance and monitor vital signs.
• Monitor behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
• Work under supervision of an experienced nurse and report problems to program staff.
• Assist patients in and out of the unit and to eating areas & restrooms.
• Participate with the mental health team in planning and implementing patient treatments.
• Perform administrative, clerical, and other tasks as required.

Skills

Nursing Assistant

Mental Health Tech

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant

Aegis de-escalation certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Colquitt Regional Medical Center is currently hiring a Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Tech for our Inpatient Gero-Psych Unit.

The CNA/MHTs answer patients’ calls for assistance, take their vital signs, and monitor their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. All CNA/MHTs work under the supervision of an experienced nurse, and report any problems or worsening in a patient’s condition to the program staff. They monitor and observe clients’ health status and physical care needs at admission and while clients are in the program. They assist clients in and out of the unit, to and from eating areas & restrooms. They function as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and perform administrative, clerical, and other tasks according to program policy. They demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of performance.

CNA/MHTs will be working with the mental health team---consisting of registered nurses, therapists, social workers, and psychiatrists---participates in planning and implementing patient treatments.

Job Requirements

Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant or Mental Health Tech.

Must possess Aegis (de-escalation certification) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross or obtain certification through Colquitt Regional Medical Center Educational Services upon hire.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Technical/other training or better in Nurse Assistant.

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

MHT Or Geriatric CNA experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Certified Nurse Assistant

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