Tenet Healthcare-posted 4 months ago
Tucson, AZ
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

Welcome to Carondelet Health Network, where making a real difference in people's lives is at the heart of everything we do. Beyond just medical treatments, we believe in the power of genuine connections and heartfelt compassion. It's what sets us apart and makes us truly special. When you join our team, you're not just stepping into a job - you're becoming part of a community that uplifts and supports each other every day. We know that healthcare requires a unique blend of talent and dedication, and we are fully committed to providing an environment that enriches and rewards your journey. Picture yourself among the brightest healthcare professionals, all united by a common purpose: caring for our community with unwavering commitment. At Carondelet, you won't just find colleagues; you'll find awe-inspiring teammates who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. If you're ready to go above and beyond, to embrace the energy and camaraderie that Carondelet Health System offers, then join us on this incredible adventure. Together, we'll create a healthier, happier world - one patient at a time. Let your career find its purpose here at Carondelet.

  • Provide specific care under the direction of licensed behavioral health personnel and ensure that activities of daily living are provided including hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
  • Provide crisis intervention, didactic, and activity groups for patients. Demonstrate basic knowledge of psychiatric medications.
  • Demonstrate the ability to handle disruptions in the milieu without injury to patients or staff by applying effective therapeutic interventions.
  • Collaborate in the development, implementation, monitoring, review, and revision of treatment plans and treatment goals.
  • Monitor patients taking medication.
  • Perform patient care: Accucheck, vital signs, height & weight, Intake & Output procedures, and any specimen collection.
  • Assist with food delivery and tray pick-up. Assist patients with meals. Monitor intake.
  • Process patient admissions and transfers from other units. Complete appropriate procedures of belongings and clothing inventory, contraband checks, and medications. Assemble chart and initiate observation checklist.
  • Complete daily routine: morning vital signs, shift report, assignments and assignment sheet, patient and Family Education forms, and chart checks.
  • Complete nightly routine: Lights out, chart stuffing/filing, chart audits, discharge summary.
  • Follow discharge process: retrieve items from the safe, disposition of belongings, chart broken down. Complete discharge documentation including Inventory form and patient satisfaction survey.
  • Maintain orderliness of environment of care. Maintain temperature, lighting, and noise control.
  • Maintain orderly storage of equipment, return all equipment used, label and report any malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintain licensing regulations and policy requirements for treatment of clients, treatment plans, crisis management, and ethical behavior.
  • Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Complete work in accordance to specific standards with minimal supervision.
  • Follow patient safety procedures including patient identification, observation, and crisis management. Perform all duties in a safe manner with respect to the safety of self and others.
  • Operate a multiple-line telephone. Utilize voice messaging appropriately. Relay information pertaining to patient care within scope of practice in a timely manner to other team members.
  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)
  • Current CPR, CPI (or equivalent). (Can obtain during orientation).
  • Six weeks of Behavioral Health work experience.
  • Must possess excellent human relations skills.
  • Must have a working knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology, commonly prescribed psychiatric medications, and ability to meet the unique needs of the client population.
  • Must be 21 years old per Arizona Admin Code R9-20-204.
  • Must be able to work variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends.
  • Must be able to perform all duties, including lifting and transferring, using proper body mechanics.
  • Must be able to transport self to various sites as required.
  • When using own vehicle must have valid Arizona drivers' license and proof of insurance that meets the minimum standards of the state of Arizona.
  • Associates or Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health related field.
  • Two years of Behavioral Health experience on an acute, inpatient psychiatric unit providing direct care to patients.
  • Able to conduct therapeutic individual and or group activities for patients.
  • Basic computer skills.
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