Mental Health Technician -PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated individuals to join their Patient Safety Team in Nashville. This role involves providing essential patient care under the guidance of registered nurses, ensuring emotional and physical support for patients. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and a compassionate approach to care. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values personal and professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience required.
• Basic knowledge of patient care and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Documents all pertinent clinical information daily.
• Completes documentation for Seclusion/Restraint accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Patient Assessment

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

**Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center** : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

**Organization:**

Patient Safety Team Cohort 10

**Job Summary:**

Performs duties of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse to help provide the psychological, emotional, and physical care and support required by each patient.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. Provides direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
2. Carries out procedures under supervision of Registered Nurse including special precautions, Handle with Care skills, and seclusion and restraint correctly and safely.
3. Documents all pertinent clinical information on a daily basis, including all unusual incidents.
4. Completes documentation for Seclusion/Restraint and Special Precautions accurately.
5. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

**Technical Capabilities:**

1. Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with patient documentation.
2. Patient Diagnosis (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with patient diagnosis.
3. Patient Assessment (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with patient assessments.
4. Environment of Care (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience or training working with set up and maintenance of patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.

Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do, helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

**Core Accountabilities:**

• Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes, and procedures that apply to your own job.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry-level co-workers.

**Core Capabilities:**

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others, Builds and Maintains Relationships, Communicates Effectively
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support
• Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data-Driven Decisions
• Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Embraces Change

**Position Qualifications:**

**Responsibilities:**

**Certifications:**

**Work Experience:**

Relevant Work Experience

**Experience Level:**

Less than 1 year

**Education:**

High School Diploma or GED

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.