Trauma-Informed Mental Health Technician

Cone Health Medical Group; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking a Mental Health Technician Nurse Secretary to support psychiatric patients under Trauma Informed Care guidelines. You will work under RN directions to help with treatment plans and educational groups across the lifespan.

Responsibilities include vigilant observation, communicating with patients and families, performing safety checks, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with EKGs, transports, and ambulation needs.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Nursing Assistant Certificate.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in human service field.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report changes to RN to adjust care plan.
• Communicate with patients and families to involve them in care.
• Perform safety checks and environmental rounds.
• Check supply stocks to meet patient needs and budget.
• Support patient care: measure vitals, capillary glucose, prepare EKGs, transport patients, and assist with ambulation.
• Respond empathetically to patient cues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Vital signs

EKG support

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Assistant Certificate

Associate's Degree in Human Services

Job description

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking a Mental Health Technician Nurse Secretary to support psychiatric patients under Trauma Informed Care guidelines. You will work under RN directions to help with treatment plans and educational groups across the lifespan.

Responsibilities include vigilant observation, communicating with patients and families, performing safety checks, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with EKGs, transports, and ambulation needs.