Mental Health Tech II

Orlando Health • Longwood, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs general nursing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).
Orlando Health is home to Orlando Health Behavioral Healthcare, an 80-bed psychiatric hospital. We offer comprehensive services for people suffering from mental and addictive disorders. A full range of psychiatric disorders are treated from depression and bipolar disorder to schizophrenia as well as addictive behaviors stemming from drug and alcohol use.
South Seminole Hospital: 555 W State Rd 434, Longwood, FL 32750
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Pool/Per-Diem

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Must obtain and maintain current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Two (2) years’ experience as Mental Health Technician, Psychology Technician, Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Corpsman is required.
• Associates degree in psychology, education, child development tor healthcare field may substitute for up to two years’ experience.
• Associate degree in psychology, education, child development or healthcare field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Documents observations on assigned patients in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists with nursing education groups.
• Completes assignments of AM/PM care, vital signs, phlebotomy, total milieu supervision of patient care: assist members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines; assist with admissions and discharges as assigned.
• Demonstrates competency in unit specific tasks and skill as defined by unit specific competency list.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees