OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN PRN

DESTINY SPRINGS HEALTHCARE LLC•Surprise, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will work under the direction of a registered nurse while assisting patients account to care plans and department policy. This role ensures a comprehensive team approach in the care of patients and serves as liaison between nursing staff and patient in the performance of care plans.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
CPR certification, Basic Life Support, Behavioral Management Training required prior to patient interaction.

Nice To Haves

Two years behavioral health technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides basic patient care including technical monitoring, recording vital signs and physical care.
Assists with patient orientation to treatment plan and care.
Monitors patient activity, physical and mental status and reports to nursing staff.
Inspects patient belongings for prohibited items.
Assists in providing safe and orderly care environment.
Maintains patient advocacy through observation and reporting behaviors, communications, and physical status.
Recognizes patients that exhibiting aggressive behavior, acting as a danger to themselves or others, or are in crisis constituting a medical emergency.
Provides intervention to include, but not limited to, redirecting of patient and/or participating in restraint or seclusion as needed.
Assesses and interacts with patients and families.
Provides care that promotes dignity, independence, strength, privacy and choice.
Exhibits respect for diversity and boundaries.
Provides optimal care by maintaining skill set related to symptoms and treatment of behavioral disorders relevant to treatment practices in accordance with State regulations.
Maintains knowledge of prescribed medications for the patient group with side effects and contraindications.
Assists in the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients and processes administrative documentation for the patient medical record.
Perform other functions as assigned by a registered nurse or the Director of Nursing.