Mental Health Tech- Full time Nights

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Jackson (MS); In loco; USD 19.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health coverage

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay & benefits

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Tech for the Merit Health Central facility in Jackson, MS. The role supports nursing staff, assesses patient needs, and participates in an interdisciplinary team to address functional abilities and care requirements.

The position requires 0-2 years of patient care experience in a mental health setting, a High School Diploma, and BCLS certification with de-escalation training. Night shift hours and rotating weekends/holidays apply.

Competenze

• 0-2 years of experience as a patient care assistant in a mental health hospital setting.

Mansioni

• Ensures supplies and equipment for patient care are readily available and organized in an efficient manner.
• Correctly identifies and uses appropriately personal protective equipment.
• Responds to patient and family requests promptly.
• Accurately monitors and records patient information, test results and stats.
• Provides care to assigned patients including activities of daily living and non-medication pain management.
• Follows patient care policies and protocols (sterile technique, skin care).
• Assists with personal hygiene and elimination needs.
• Provides patient with clean linen and towels at shift start and as needed.
• Answers call system promptly and intervenes appropriately.
• Maintains continuity of professional care and participates in program development and process improvement.
• Performs crisis intervention and responds to Code White alerts as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

0-2 years patient care experience

Formazione

High School Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, & vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. Life Insurance is also available.
• Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement- because we invest in your future.
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off –Generous paid time off- giving you a good work/life balance and time to recharge.

Role: Mental Health Tech

Location: Merit Health Central - Jackson, MS

Schedule: Full Time, Night shift 6:45pm-7:15am- weeknights with rotating weekends and holidays

Job Summary
The Mental Health Worker I functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assess the functional abilities, impairments, and needs of each patient and address these individually. Provides support to the nursing staff and patient care through the direction and guidance of licensed staff and leaders.
Essential Functions

• Ensures supplies and equipment for patient care are readily available and organized in an efficient manner.
• Correctly identifies and uses appropriately personal protective equipment.
• Responds to patient and family requests promptly.
• Accurately monitors and records patient information, test results and stats.
• Provides care to assigned patients including the activities of daily living, non-medication pain management and other interventions.
• Accurately follows patient care policies, practices and protocols i.e. sterile technique and skin care protocol.
• Assists with personal hygiene and elimination needs.
• Provides patient with clean linen and towels at the beginning of shift and changes both as needed.
• Answers call system promptly and intervenes appropriately.
• Ensures continuity of professional care and participates in program development and process improvement.
• Follow proper procedures during verbal and physical de-escalation of patients. Able to individually individually perform crisis intervention and restrain violent patients. Responds to all Code White alerts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as a patient care assistant in a mental health hospital setting required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• De-escalation Training Certification required

Job Info

• Job Identification 169884
• Job Category Allied Health
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 1850 Chadwick Dr, Jackson, MS, 39204, US