Psychiatric Technician - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Christiansburg
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
Onsite, Remote or Hybrid: OnsiteSign on Bonus: $5,000 sign-on
bonus available per applicable guidelines (external applicants
only)How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:As a member of the
multidisciplinary team, the Psychiatric Technician assists with
ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on
acute psychiatric hospital unit. Responsibilities include: delivery
of patient care, providing assistance with activities of daily
living, provides secretarial support, leads goals/wrap up groups,
and direct/lead code secures activities. Actively participates with
all unit activities providing support as indicated. Functions as a
team member reporting appropriate observations, information, while
maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.The job duties of the
Psychiatric Technician include, but are not limited to, the
following.
- Assists with observing the patients and reporting any unusual
circumstances to licensed nurse.
- Organizes, prioritizes and provides nursing care in accordance
with unit standards.
- Completes the admission/discharge process and documentation
according to unit standards in chart/EMR.
- Admissions are greeted, made comfortable, oriented to unit
routines and safety precautions within 15 minutes of arrival on the
unit.
- Call lights and telephones are answered promptly and basic
patient needs are met, whether assigned patient or not.
- Patient safety rounds are conducted every 15 minutes or
according to unit policy.
- Performs activities of daily living and assists with meeting
nutritional needs of patients.
- Provides patient treatments as delegated such as EKG's, Blood
Glucose testing, I&O, enemas, etc.
- Is a patient advocate, protector of patient's rights and
provider of psychological/social/cultural support. Treats patients
with respect and dignity. Calls patient by name, provides privacy,
etc. Uses system resources to meet patient's cultural and
disability needs.
- Provides patients and their families with appropriate
information and care in a timely manner.
- Organizes and leads daily goals/wrap up groups. Reports to
licensed nurse any issues or concerns by patients verbalized or
written in groups.What We Require:Education: High school graduate
or GED required.Experience: Psychiatry related or nursing assistant
experience preferred. Must possess ability to appropriately
handle/restrain patients who may be disruptive and/or physically
violent. Must be willing and able to learn medical terminology and
clinical procedures. Experience/skills may be gained through
on-the-job training and in-services as indicated.Licensure,
certification, and/or registration: De-escalation training must be
successfully completed within four months of hire and then
maintained going forward. Must be able to obtain AHA BLS-HCP. Valid
Virginia State Driver's license required in the NRV to transport
patients.Other Minimum Qualifications: Requires experience with or
the ability for managing patients with explosive potential and/or
escalating situations. Requires ability to function with minimum
supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in
situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities. Requires ability
to learn and participate as a team member. Requires clinical skills
to work with child, adolescent and adult population understanding
their growth and development About CarilionThis is Carilion Clinic
...An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is
expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven
health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team
that is always learning, never discouraged and forever
curious.Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust
system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers,
Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences,
multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion
School of Medicine and Research Institute.Carilion is where you can
make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly,
make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people
are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Requisition
Number: 144647 Employment Status: Full time Location: CNRVMC -
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center Shift: Day/Evening/Night
Shift Details: Primarily nights 7p-7a Every Other WeekendRecruiter:
TAMIKA D RICKMAN Recruiter Email: tdrickman@carilionclinic.orgFor
more information, contact the HR Service Center at
1-800-599-2537.Equal Opportunity
EmployerMinorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityCarilion Clinic is a
drug-free workplace. Please see job descriptionPI239071462
Keywords: Carilion Clinic, Blacksburg , Psychiatric Technician - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Healthcare , Christiansburg, Virginia
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