Psychiatry Technician / Psychiatry / Full-Time / Days / 7a-7p

Catawba Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center in North Carolina seeks a Nurse Aide to provide patient care within scope of practice and hospital policies. The role emphasizes understanding growth and development across the lifespan, with a focus on adult and geriatric psychiatry.

Successful candidates will hold a High School diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and required certifications (Crisis Intervention, BLS, and Nurse Aide I or II). Training and on-the-job experience are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer application skills are required.
• Crisis Intervention Certification must be obtained within three months of employment date and renewed bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.
• BLS certification is required; if the BLS is not from the American Heart Association, AHA certification is due within three months of employment date.
• Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II listing (NA2 must maintain valid NA1 listing).
• Nurse Aide I: listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services.
• Nurse Aide II: listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services and the NC Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide care within scope of practice and medical center policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development principles appropriate to the age of patients served, including adult and geriatric patients – Psychiatry.
• Support patients per unit standards and care plans.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic computer application skills

Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date and renewed bi-annually for first year and annually thereafter

BLS certification

Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II listing

Job description

Summary of Performance Expectations.

Provides care within scope of practice and medical center policies and procedures, appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span. Adult and/or Geriatric Patients – Psychiatry.

Job Description

Summary of Performance Expectations

Provides care within scope of practice and medical center policies and procedures, appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span. Adult and/or Geriatric Patients – Psychiatry.

Education And Credentials

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer application skills.
• Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.
• BLS certification. If the BLS is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), then AHA certification is due within three months of employment date.
• Either NA1 or NA2 (if NA2 must maintain valid NA1 listing)

Nurse Aide I: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services.

Nurse Aide II: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services and the NC Board of Nursing.

Preferred

Work Experience:

Required

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.

About Us

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region's largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance

• Region's only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women's Choice Award winner for America's Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between you primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.