Mental Health Technician - PRN - St. Mary Campus

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Houma, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This job performs delegated nursing care responsibilities to Adult/Geriatric/Medical Psychiatric patients within the scope of guideline set forth by the physicians, treatment team, and other clinical Staff in accordance with Unit/Hospital policies and procedures, and local, state, federal, and JCAHO standards and requirements to provide efficient; individualize care.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• None
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider (BLS)
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Good interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Maintaining Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) requirements

Responsibilities

• Provides and ensures physical needs are met for all patients by assisting with activities of daily living (ADL), i.e. oral care, meals, and other duties.
• Conducts and participates in therapeutic milieu activities for patients under the direction and guidelines set by the clinical Staff.
• Participates as a team member in implementation of improvement in the quality care standards for the Unit.
• Complies with the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED