Psych Tech II

Covenant Health • Louisville, TN

2d

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician II provides quality patient care on Unit E - Women's Thought by supervising and guiding patients and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. Working as part of a patient care team under the clinical direction of a Registered Nurse, the technician supports patients’ daily activities and treatment plans, observes and documents patient care, and communicates changes or concerns to nursing and supervisory staff. The position also includes assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs and patient activities, accompanying patients to appointments or treatments, and participating in staff training, education, meetings, and quality-improvement work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of prior experience in a healthcare setting, or a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• No licensure requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance in patients’ daily program activities as part of the patient care team.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient environment and help structure and monitor the unit milieu with nursing leadership and coworkers.
• Promptly report patient complaints, psychiatric or medical condition changes, and problems working with specific patients to the Registered Nurse or appropriate team leader.
• Complete required operational paperwork and document objective patient care in the medical record.
• Understand and implement emergency policies and procedures; ensure emergency restrictive devices are available on the unit each shift and in good working order.
• Oversee patient goals and provide feedback under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Monitor and document patient activities on the milieu and any specialized observation needs.
• Monitor vital signs, collect urine specimens, and assist patients with activities of daily living according to policies and under Registered Nurse direction.
• Deliver therapeutic activities as an extension of Clinical Services and Physical Therapy departments.
• Use small-group dynamics, scheduled activities, and the therapeutic milieu to support treatment plans and provide patient support and limits.
• Attend shift report and share relevant patient information.
• Accompany patients to other facilities for appointments, treatments, and other required activities.
• Maintain required certifications and complete mandatory education within specified time frames, including annual education assignments.
• Attend staff meetings and development sessions to maintain and enhance job knowledge.
• Participate in staff training and orientation as directed by organizational leaders.
• Participate in facility committees and patient-care initiative design and implementation as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Maintain punctuality, preparedness, and a professional appearance and manner of service.
• Communicate work-related issues, concerns, and problems to supervisory staff; follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED