Psychiatric Technician, Unit E Pathways, $5.5K Sign-on Bonus

Position Summary :

Responsible for quality patient care by providing supervision and guidance for the patients as well as maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides proper supervision and guidance in the daily activities of the program as part of a patient care team.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient environment.
• Reports patient complaints and / or changes in the patient’s psychiatric and / or medical condition promptly to the Registered Nurse.
• Completes all necessary paperwork used in the daily operation of the program and documents in the medical record objective patient care in a competent manner.
• Understands and is able to implement all emergency policies and procedures and ensures that emergency restrictive devices are available on the unit each shift and in good working order.
• Works with the Nurse Manager and / or Nurse Supervisor, and / or the Team Leader Psychiatric Technician, and co-workers to structure and monitor the unit milieu.

Reports problems in working with specific patients to the Registered Nurse and / or the Team Leader Psychiatric Technician.

• Participates in the training and orientation of new staff members as directed by the Team Leader Psychiatric Technician and the Nurse Manager or Nurse Supervisor.
• Facilitates, implements, and evaluates patient care goals for patients with the help and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Performs and documents monitoring of patient activities on the milieu as well as any specialized observation needs.
• Monitors vital signs, collects urine specimens, and assists patients with the activities of daily living according to appropriate guidelines and policies and under the clinical direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Serves as an extension of Clinical Services / Physical Therapy departments to deliver therapeutic activities.
• Demonstrates and maintains competence in using small group dynamics, scheduled activities, and the therapeutic milieu to carry out the Treatment Plan for each patient as part of a patient care team.
• Uses small group dynamics to manage the unit and to provide support and limits for the patients as part of a patient care team.
• Attends shift report and is prepared to share relevant information about the patients.
• Implements restrictive measures with patients as part of the patient care team and under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Accompanies patients to other facilities for appointments, treatments, etc. as required.
• Maintains all necessary certifications and completes all mandatory assigned education in the specified time frames.
• Attends on regular basis staff meetings and development sessions in order to maintain and enhance job knowledge.
• Is expected to seek out and complete additional voluntary job-related training separate from normal departmental offerings.
• Demonstrates a willingness to participate in facility committees and the design / implementation of patient care initiatives as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Assists in the orienting and training of new staff as requested.
• Is punctual and prepared to perform duties and responsibilities.
• Presents a professional image, both in appearance and delivery of service.
• Actively ensures a safe, therapeutic milieu through effective and collaborative unit management
• Communicates to supervisory staff all work-related issues, concerns and problems.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and / or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.

Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience : None

None

Licensure Requirement :

None