What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Technician, 32 Hours Weekly, 2nd Shift, Older Adult Unit position at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services?
Cost Center
Older Adult
Scheduled Weekly Hours
32
Work Shift
Second Shift (United States of America)
Shift & Status
Who Are We?
We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.
Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.
We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.
What Will You Do?
As a Nurse Technician at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. Under supervision of the Registered Nurse and according to departmental policies and procedures and within the individual plan of care the Nurse Technician performs the role of physical and emotional care given to clients with mental illness and/or developmental delays primarily in the geriatric population.
Our Nurse Technicians are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Education/Experience
This position is onsite and may require both weekend and holiday hours.
Benefits
Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.
Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services requires all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations subject to certain exclusions. Pine Rest is committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
Older Adult
Scheduled Weekly Hours
32
Work Shift
Second Shift (United States of America)
Shift & Status
Who Are We?
We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.
Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.
We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.
What Will You Do?
As a Nurse Technician at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. Under supervision of the Registered Nurse and according to departmental policies and procedures and within the individual plan of care the Nurse Technician performs the role of physical and emotional care given to clients with mental illness and/or developmental delays primarily in the geriatric population.
Our Nurse Technicians are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Provides a safe and secure environment for patient and staff in both individual and group settings.
- Collaborates with the RN and other clinical staff in day-to-day planning/development of patient programming and implementation of programs.
- Responsible to frequently round and provide adequate food and/or hydration to patients and follow plan of care in working with patients with swallowing concerns by delivering specific feeding programs.
- Assist patient with activities of daily living according to current level of care, and care plan as directed by RN. This may include but not limited to bathing, shaving, washing hands, styling hair, using the bathroom, incontinent care, dressing, etc.
- Assists with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. as needed, utilizing good body mechanics and safety precautions, including the appropriate/proper use of assistive devices and mechanical lifts.
- Is responsible to actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention. This also may include monitoring, assessment, de-escalation, implementation of restrictive measures, and emergency psychiatric and medical care.
- May be required to survey, document, and report all safety repair and maintenance needs.
- May perform household duties such as cleaning and laundry.
- Documents all relevant information and reports any immediate concerns according to departmental policies and procedures to RN or supervisor.
- Responsible to monitor for and report to the designated staff any potential risk to patient safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
- May be responsible for specimen collection of urine/blood for related medical testing as directed by RN.
- Responsible to monitor and empty bodily fluid (Colostomy, Urostomy, Foley) bags & care under the assessment and direction of RN.
- Completes reports and paperwork as needed. This may include incident reports, infection control reports, shift reports, etc.
- Assists in the teaching of patient/family. This may include social skills, daily living skills, and behavioral and coping techniques.
Education/Experience
- Completion of a minimum of one year post high school education in behavioral sciences or equivalent is desired.
- CNA certification or one to two years of college education is preferred.
This position is onsite and may require both weekend and holiday hours.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
- 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
- Generous PTO for full and part time employees
- Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
- Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
- Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.
Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.
Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services requires all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations subject to certain exclusions. Pine Rest is committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
