Travel Behavioral Health Tech in Adair, IA

AlliedTravelCareers is working with All Medical Personnel to find a qualified Behavioral Health Tech in Adair, Iowa, 50002!

About The Position

Position : Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description :

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care to patients as assigned. Maintains a safe and efficient working and treatment environment per facility policies and procedures. Communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided to all patients.

Carry out all aspects of patient care and other assignments as directed by the Charge Nurse.

Observe whether specialized services may be needed and communicate to the Charge Nurse / RN.

Perform ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating.

Respond appropriately and timely to patient requests.

Report changes in patients condition or behavior to the Charge Nurse / RN, including agitation, high-risk behaviors, changes in vital signs, and eating, sleeping, and toileting patterns

Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation, i.e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and / or other situations, using approved interventions.

Initiate and / or participate in provision of emergency medical care when indicated.

Provide support and direct assistance to patients who are unable to attend to their activities of daily living by assisting them with meals, daily grooming, ambulation and toileting as needed.

Participate with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care. Report factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to the Charge Nurse / RN.

Provide patient educational information for identified learning needs.

Facilitate educational / activity groups as assigned or when indicated using approved materials. Recommend alternative activities based on patient functioning level and treatment plan.

Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and / or policies by patients, visitors, and staff.

Facilitate a therapeutic and safe environment.

Ensure all patient valuables retained at the hospital during inpatient stay are recorded and stored per policy.

Ensure patients are discharged with all personal belongings, medications, prescriptions, discharge, and referral information.

Act to preserve patient and family dignity and safety.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or equivalent

One year acute inpatient with psychiatric care experience preferred.

CPI / CPR Certified per policy

BLS (AHA)

10830338EXPPLAT

About All Medical Personnel

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