Mental Health Tech - PRN, Days

Mental Health Tech, PRN, Days

Piedmont Macon Medical

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Supports the mission of the organization as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of the highest, quality healthcare to include individualized, patient and family-centered, holistic, and supportive care in a safe and caring environment. The Mental Health Technician provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment, with assistance from other health care members. The Mental Health Technician functions as a member of the therapeutic team as designated by the policies and procedures of Piedmont Healthcare Behavioral Health.

Key Responsibilities:
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide appropriate care for psychiatric and/or
chemical dependency patients.
Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development, range of treatment and
care of patients appropriate to ages of patients served.
Ability to gather data and document patient care.
Promotes customer service initiatives along with P Medical Centers Service Values.
Documents all patient care, observed patient behaviors by; using the nursing process,
based on the nursing process, established hospital policies and procedures, unit specific
policies and procedures, and/or Standards of Care/Practice.
Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patient's right to privacy by
protecting confidential information.
Participates and cooperates in the unit based Performance Improvement process.
Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated
outcome in the patients care that results in patient harm or potential harm.
Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirementsv
timely.
Utilizes treatment model and nursing process for individual care to meet needs of
patients.
Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
Promotes compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.
Provides total hygiene care including skin care, bathing, toileting, etc.
Assists with patient ambulation in room, hall, and bathroom.
Assists in feeding patients, offering fluids and snacks, recording amounts consumed.
Documents vital signs and informs nurse of any change in patient status.
Assists with stocking supplies and maintains clean working environment.
Assists co-workers to meet patient care needs.
Implements ordered level of observation (I.e. q 15 mins, line of sight, or 1:1) and
documents such observation in the medical record.
Regular, Punctual and dependable attendance.
As a crisis prevention intervention trained staff member, responds appropriately to a
manpower request.
Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care,
or the services delivered.
Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses systems to report
potential patient safety issues
Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
Each round performed is a Purposeful round
Other duties as assigned

Disclaimer
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills
required of personnel so classified

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School diploma or GED required
Vocational or Technical Degree such as Emergency Medical Technician preferred
Associates Degree preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One year in a mental health or acute care setting preferred

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
CPI certification within the first 90 days of employment required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
N/A