Mental Health Technician — Compassionate Care & Safe Milieu

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Fairview Heights (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (Rx, Dental, Vision)

Wellbeing support

Time off & disability

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance & certification

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Discount programs

Job summary

Pinewood Springs, a joint venture operated by HCA Healthcare and Maury Regional Medical Center, seeks compassionate staff to support inpatient mental health services in Tennessee. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, maintaining patient safety, documenting observations, escorting patients, and monitoring vital signs within a therapeutic setting.

Qualified applicants will obtain Basic Life Support and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 30 days of start.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high-quality comprehensive patient care
• Displays respect for patients’ integrity, patient information and patient rights
• Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care
• Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner
• Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner
• Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit
• Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff
• Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries
• Demonstrate efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation
• Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse
• Assists with maintaining patients’ activities of daily living
• Demonstrates ability to maintain a safe environment
• Documentation of observations and baseline measurements in the medical record

Job description

Pinewood Springs, a joint venture operated by HCA Healthcare and Maury Regional Medical Center, seeks compassionate staff to support inpatient mental health services in Tennessee. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, maintaining patient safety, documenting observations, escorting patients, and monitoring vital signs within a therapeutic setting.

Qualified applicants will obtain Basic Life Support and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 30 days of start.