Night Shift Inpatient Mental Health Tech & Nursing Assistant

1029 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to provide direct patient care on an inpatient psychiatric unit. You will work with physicians, nurses and other staff to support patients with mental and behavioral health issues, guiding care and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Vital responsibilities include assessing patients, coordinating care, and assisting with daily activities while promoting recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 6 months of direct patient care experience preferably in an acute BH setting or BH education setting.
• Ability to handle significant amounts of confidential patient information.
• Ability to handle crises calmly and maturely.
• Familiarity with community resources and the delivery of case management services.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification - State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and management of patients with medical or behavioral issues.
• Assists in the direct care & management of patients across all age ranges with medical & behavioral issues as directed by the treatment team.
• Assists with day to day management of the patient(s) on an inpatient psychiatric unit and assists with activities of daily living for patients unable to perform these activities.
• Assists clients in learning how to meet basic needs, such as medication management, developing life skills, pursuing recreational and leisure activities, housing, transportation, legal, medical and financial assistance, and securing appropriate entitlements.
• Plans therapeutic recreation for groups, steers department philosophy toward purposeful interventions and therapies and works with other clinical staff on special projects and duties.
• Observes and documents client compliance with medication regimes as dictated in the treatment plan.
• Maintains continuous alertness and response to patient safety issues and participates in maintaining a safe and secure patient care environment.
• Assists clinical staff in meeting and monitoring the client’s medical and health care needs.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis management

Confidential information

Team collaboration

Mental health knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to provide direct patient care on an inpatient psychiatric unit. You will work with physicians, nurses and other staff to support patients with mental and behavioral health issues, guiding care and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Vital responsibilities include assessing patients, coordinating care, and assisting with daily activities while promoting recovery and well-being.