Psychiatric Technician Psych Access Part Time Days

NYU Langone Health; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Technician to join their team. This role involves providing essential care and observation for psychiatric patients in a fast-paced emergency setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals. You will play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and comfort, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to hospital policies. Join a supportive team where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and recovery.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide observation and care to adult psychiatric patients.
• Document patient behavior and communicate changes to RN.
• Participate in creating a safe therapeutic environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention Techniques

First Aid Training

BLS Certification

De-escalation Techniques

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women’s imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices. For more information, go to NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk , and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Psychiatric Technician - Psych Access - Part Time, Days (7AM - 7PM, Alternating Days) - NSG-Psychiat.

In this role, the successful candidate works in collaboration with Behavioral Health staff to provide observation, care, and treatment to an adult psychiatric population in an emergency setting. Good interpersonal and communication skills are required, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The candidate follows the direction of the shift Charge RN, Nurse Manager, and/or member of the Behavioral Health Management Team.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provision of Patient Care

• Ability to identify unusual behavior of patients and their families and communicate observations to the RN in charge of the patient.
• Regularly document patient behavior and recognize physical or psychological changes in patient condition during 1:1 observation and communicate it to the appropriate channels.
• Demonstrate how to apply restraints appropriately on an annual basis.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of hospital policies and standards regarding restraint and seclusion and 1:1 observation on an annual basis.
• Recognize verbal/non-verbal communication problems of patients and their families consistently.
• Ensure patient confidentiality is adhered to according to NYS and Federal guidelines.
• Make regular rounds of assigned patients and recognize changes in patient status, reporting appropriate information to the nurse in charge.
• Provide information regarding patient behavior and interactions to the RN for the development of an individual master treatment plan.
• Participate in providing a safe environment for patients and others at all times.
• Set limits and restrictions in a considerate and humane manner under the direction of nursing staff.
• Protect patient privacy, confidentiality, and rights on a daily basis.
• Participate in evaluating the therapeutic environment and report non-therapeutic components to RN as needed.
• Complete various errands as requested, such as transporting patients and retrieving supplies.
• Perform 1:1 observations within the Behavioral Health Department as needed.
• Verify the 1:1 with the RN assigned when necessary.
• Demonstrate location of Dr. Heavy button, restraints, and security phone numbers as needed.
• Complete thorough contraband searches of patient belongings upon admission according to departmental policy, and communicate pertinent information to RN and MD.

Meets Expected Documentation Requirements

• Document appropriately for 1:1 and close frequent observation patients.
• Document appropriately for Q15 checks, etc.
• Document patient belongings on inventory sheets according to hospital policy.
• Document appropriately relative to patient restraints as required by RN.
• Provide written summaries of patient observations to RN as needed for continuity of care.
• Complete paperwork as assigned (admission paperwork, daily attendance, census, documentation checklists, patient satisfaction surveys, follow-up calls post-discharge).
• Enter daily patient treatment orders.
• Prepare and close out patient records for staff.

Makes Adequate Contribution to Overall Functioning of the Department

• Conduct contraband checks in the Emergency Department prior to admission.
• Bring patients to the floor and stay with them until they are turned over to a Nurse or Mental Health Assistant.
• Conduct complete belongings lists on every patient.
• Fill out Q15 sheets for new patients as needed.
• Help serve meals and assist in the Dining Room as needed.
• Demonstrate willingness to help with Activities of Daily Living.
• Consistently monitor showers of patients and assist as needed.
• Help discharged patients pack their belongings.
• Assist patients when transportation arrives on a regular basis.
• Assist patients with laundry daily as needed.
• Provide 1:1 support to patients as necessary on the unit, emergency department, or other departments as required by Management Team.
• Work as part of a psychiatric team consistently.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have a High School diploma or comparable education equivalent. Ability to work effectively with Behavioral Health patients. Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention techniques. First Aid Training. BLS Certification. De-escalation Training. Occasionally lift/carry up to 25 lbs. Occasionally push/pull up to 75 lbs. Frequently bend, squat, kneel and occasionally reach above shoulders.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and talents.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $23.92 - $23.92 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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