Mental Health Rounds Technician - 3R - Behavior Health - SVH - Casual

Highmark Health•Erie, PA

About The Position

Cares for patients in a psychiatric unit under the direction of nursing and the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Provides quality patient care, supports patient safety and daily living needs, and contributes to patient rehabilitation. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. This is a casual, permanent, year-round position with rotational hours of 2 hours per week. The employee must be flexible to work days, evenings, and overnight shifts, including weekends. Employees are expected to protect patient confidentiality and rights and follow applicable ethical, legal, privacy, information-security, and company conduct requirements, including HIPAA and the company’s Code of Business Conduct. The job description outlines general duties and may not include every responsibility or qualification.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Complete nonviolent crisis intervention training within six months.
American Heart Association CPR.
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Flexibility to work days, evenings, and overnight shifts, including weekends.
Protect confidential information and comply with HIPAA, privacy, information-security, and company conduct requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform and document 15-minute patient safety checks.
Communicate pertinent information to appropriate staff members.
Respond promptly to signal lights, bells, and intercom calls to determine patient needs.
Accompany patients to shower rooms and assist with bathing, dressing, and grooming; supervise patients while shaving.
Feed patients or encourage them to eat, recording reasons for food rejection, and supervise patients in the dining room.
Observe patients for unusual behavior according to observation protocols.
Use diversionary activities and alternatives to restraint for escalating behavior; assist with restraint application and release per protocol when required.
Transport patients or assist them with walking.
Turn and reposition bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to help prevent bedsores.
Run errands, direct visitors, and answer the telephone.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, food and fluid intake and output, and activities of daily living as directed.
Perform and document point-of-care testing according to department standards and annual credentialing requirements.
Document according to department standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate respect for patient rights.
Recognize personal limitations and seek assistance appropriately.
Maintain a neat, clean, and safe patient room or care area.
Help patients adjust to hospital routines and encourage participation in social and recreational activities to promote rehabilitation.
Attend or participate in unit-based conferences according to unit standards.
Attend mandatory education and participate in educational offerings to enhance performance and competency.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, training requirements, HIPAA, privacy and information-security policies, and the Code of Business Conduct.