PRN Behavioral Health Technician: Day/Night Shifts

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff in a 42-bed acute-care psychiatric setting. Shifts include day 7a-7p and night 7p-7a, with a focus on maintaining a therapeutic milieu.

The BHT performs routine patient care activities, ensures safety and compliance with Joint Commission and local regulations, and collaborates with the nursing team to monitor vital signs, nutrition, and daily living activities.

Qualifications

• De-escalation and therapeutic intervention skills.
• Ability to follow Joint Commission, federal and state regulations.

Responsabilités

• Adhere to professional standards and policies; comply with Joint Commission standards.
• Assist in controlling patients exhibiting unacceptable behavior using supportive techniques.
• Inventory patient belongings and secure contraband; perform unit safety checks.
• Follow universal precautions and infection control policies; attend in-services.
• Under nursing supervision, perform vital signs, ADL, intake/output, and nutrition monitoring; document findings.
• Assist patients with laundry, meals, mobility, and daily living activities as needed.
• Tailor patient care to age, disability, and cultural needs.
• Document patient observations and patient departures from unit with accuracy.
• Communicate task outcomes and follow-up needs to nursing staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

De-escalation techniques

Patient safety

Description du poste

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff in a 42-bed acute-care psychiatric setting. Shifts include day 7a-7p and night 7p-7a, with a focus on maintaining a therapeutic milieu.

The BHT performs routine patient care activities, ensures safety and compliance with Joint Commission and local regulations, and collaborates with the nursing team to monitor vital signs, nutrition, and daily living activities.