About the position
Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II/III, Correctional Facility, Unit Supervisor (Safety), or Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety), the Psychiatric Technician (PT) (Safety) organizes and provides a basic level of general nursing and behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to patients in accordance with the Mental Health Program Guide, policies and procedures, and regulations in a variety of correctional health care settings. The PT (Safety), pursuant to the PT scope of practice and in collaboration with the health care team, ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients. The PT (Safety) provides basic level of general nursing and behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to patients under valid authorization by a provider's order and the delegation and clinical direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), provides support to the care team for daily health care operations, and communicates effectively with patients and other members of the health care team. The PT (Safety) is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the members of the larger health care team, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, and cost-effective use of health care resources.
Responsibilities
- Organize and provide general nursing and psychiatric care to patients.
- Ensure delivery of appropriate and timely health care in collaboration with the health care team.
- Provide support to the care team for daily health care operations.
- Communicate effectively with patients and health care team members.
- Address ongoing needs of patients and promote efficient use of health care resources.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE.
Nice-to-haves
- Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
