Mental Health Tech I Full-Time Nights Geri Psych

Baptist Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (childcare, elder care,pet

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Educational Benefits including tuition

Job summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Tech I for weekend night coverage in the Geriatric Psychiatry unit. You will provide general nursing support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, document patient observations, and assist with admissions and day-to-day care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, Handle with Care certification within 90 days, and about 6 months of related healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required and must obtain Handle with Care (HWC) certification within 90 days of hire.
• 180 days (6 months) experience in Mental Health/Behavioral Health related roles listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Documents observations on assigned patients in legible, accurate format following hospital procedures.
• Communicates patient condition to the RN and health care team.
• Assists with nursing education groups.
• Completes AM/PM care, vital signs, phlebotomy, milieu supervision, admissions and discharges as assigned.
• Demonstrates unit-specific competency as defined by the unit competency list.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications throughout the facility (excluding controlled substances and IV chemo).
• Maintains attendance and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Supports performance improvement activities and patient rights compliance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Mental Health Tech I FT Weekend Nights Geri Psych

Position Summary

Performs general nursing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Documents observations on assigned patients in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists with nursing education groups.
• Completes assignments of AM/PM care, vital signs, phlebotomy, total milieu supervision of patient care: assist members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines; assist with admissions and discharges as assigned.
• Demonstrates competency in unit specific tasks and skill as defined by unit specific competency list.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Participates in nursing Performance Improvement (PI) activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized unit.
• Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls and guest requests.
• Transports and delivers items and equipment throughout the facility.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s
• Requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Licensure/Certification Maintains Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Must obtain and maintain current Handle with Care (HWC) Certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience 180 days (6 months) experience as Mental Health Technician, Psychology Technician, Psychiatric Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, Registered Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health Specialist, Direct Support Personnel, Group Home Assistant/Paraprofessional, Correctional Officers, EMT’s, Paramedics, Medical Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, Home Health Aides, Patient Care Assistants, Certified Medical Assistants, Nursing Assistant and Crisis Intervention Specialist.

• The position is three twelve hour shifts