Psychiatric Technician/CNA - PRN

Lifeways Hospital; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifeways Hospital in Boise, Idaho is seeking a PRN, nights-and-weekends position. You will observe patient behavior, document responses to treatment, and assist the care team with vital signs, examinations, and admissions/discharges.

You will support transition processes, maintain infection control, and keep the unit clean and stocked. A valid driver’s license, CPR/AVADE training, and background clearance are required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• AVADE training and CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Interact daily with patients and monitor behavior and responses to treatment.
• Chart and report information to RN and treatment team members.
• Obtain vital signs per provider orders and report changes or abnormalities.
• Accompany licensed providers during physical exams with patients.
• Complete documentation packets for new admissions and discharges.
• Attend shift change reports and participate in plan of care discussions.
• Report signs of violence or aggression to RN and chart incidents in progress notes.
• Perform unit safety checks and report hazards to RN.
• Assist with transitioning patients using effective communication and reassurance.
• Maintain a clean unit environment following Infection Control Policy.

Skills

CPR certification

AVADE training

Background check clearance

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a PRN position! Nights & Weekends included!This position is PRN (as-needed) and does not guarantee a set schedule or number of hours.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Interacts daily with patients observing and monitoring patient behavior and responses to treatment. Charts and reports information as appropriate to RN and/or other treatment team members.After being delegated, obtains patient’s Vital Signs per provider’s orders, charts the findings and reports to the RN any changes or abnormalities.Accompanies the licensed medical provider (physician, nurse practitioner, psychiatrist) “Provider” and/or RN during physical exams with the patients.Responsible for completing the documentation packet on all new patient admissions and discharges.Attends change of shift report and participates in plan of care discussion for patients during that shift.Reports signs and symptoms of patient violence and/or aggression towards self or others to RN.Chart patient behavior and responses to treatment as required, as well as charting on specific incidents in the patient progress notes.Completes periodic unit checks of windows, locked doors, smoke detectors, and other safety hazards and/or conditions and reports findings to RN.Works with the Treatment Team in transitioning patients out of the facility by having knowledge of where the patient is in the transition process using effective communication to encourage and reassure the patient throughout this process.Responsible for maintaining a clean unit environment utilizing the Infection Control Policy by cleaning unit bathrooms, showers, hallway, unit kitchen as well as any other areas or items that may need cleaned.Stocks towels, wash cloths, spoons, cups, gloves, med cups, crackers, juice, Boost, paper towels, toilet paper, and refills soap containers.MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Required:High School Diploma or GEDValid driver’s licenseSuccessful completion of background checkAVADE training and CPR certification within 90 days of hireFA/CPR Certified