Psych Tech - Part Time - Nights - Mental Health ED

Riverside Hospital • Hampton, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psych Tech works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Director and provides care for assigned patients in the Mental Health Emergency Department. The role involves supporting patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in coordination with nursing leadership and a multidisciplinary team. The position supports clinical services consistent with Riverside Health System standards and facility goals.

The Psych Tech helps maintain a safe and effective care environment, responds to patient needs and emergency situations, and contributes to patient throughput. The role requires applying standards of practice for the behavioral health emergency population, recognizing changes in patient condition, communicating concerns to the physician and care team, and completing clinical documentation according to Riverside Health System standards.

Requirements

• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required within 30 days.
• First Aid certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delegate and prioritize tasks to facilitate quality patient care and ensure patient care needs are met.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
• Maintain a safe patient care environment by following Riverside Health System policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, National Patient Safety Goals, and quality initiatives.
• Recognize and report variances and provide resolutions.
• Demonstrate flexibility and urgency to facilitate patient throughput throughout the facility.
• Respond to patient needs in a timely manner.
• Complete required clinical documentation accurately and consistently according to Riverside Health System standards.
• Apply assessment standards of practice relevant to the specialty or patient population served in the Behavioral Health Emergency Department.
• Recognize and respond to variances in patient care or condition and appropriately notify the physician and team, using the SBAR process when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED