Mental Health Tech I Full-Time Nights Geri Psych
About The Position
Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is hiring a Mental Health Tech I to provide general nursing care to patients in a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role supports patient care and unit operations, including documenting observations, communicating patient information to the care team, assisting with nursing education groups, and helping with admissions and discharges. The position serves geriatric psychiatric patients and requires knowledge of age-specific care needs. The schedule is full-time nights, consisting of three 12-hour shifts. The posting also describes the position as a weekend nights role.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Obtain and maintain current Handle with Care (HWC) certification within 90 days of hire.
- At least 180 days (6 months) of experience in a qualifying role, including Mental Health Technician, Psychology Technician, Psychiatric Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, Registered Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health Specialist, Direct Support Personnel, Group Home Assistant/Paraprofessional, Correctional Officer, EMT, Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Home Health Aide, Patient Care Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or Crisis Intervention Specialist.
Responsibilities
- Document assigned-patient observations legibly and accurately in the appropriate format, following hospital and unit procedures.
- Communicate relevant information about patient conditions to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
- Assist with nursing education groups.
- Complete AM/PM care assignments, take vital signs, perform phlebotomy, and provide total milieu supervision of patient care.
- Assist nursing team members and other disciplines, and help with admissions and discharges as assigned.
- Demonstrate competency in unit-specific tasks and skills.
- Transport and deliver items, equipment, and medications throughout the facility, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
- Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws.
- Comply with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Participate in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
- Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
- Use supplies efficiently and maintain a safe, clean, and organized unit.
- Receive and process incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests.
- Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, applying knowledge of growth and development and interpreting patient-status information to address age-specific needs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid time off, up to five weeks to start
- Life insurance
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care, including childcare, elder care, and pet care
- Paid parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Car insurance
- Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduated school debt
- Benefits start on day one
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
