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Psychiatric Social Health Tech
3 months ago
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and rships between all persons.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Social Health Technician (PSTH) in the Behavioral Health Service, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, works within the scope of regulatory agency standards and policies and procedures as set forward by HHC and Harlem Hospital
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace which enhances the Mission, Vision and Value Statement of NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem Hospital.
- Under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse performs technical and para-professional nursing duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the institution.
- Takes patient's pulse, temperature, blood pressure, respiration, height and weight. Records these measures accurately in the patient's medical record.
- Assist in patient admission process by recording/reporting observed behavior, verbal responses and any interventions initiated such as, conversation, food and fluids.
- Adheres to appropriate infection control procedures.
- Monitors patients assigned on Close and Special Observation, e.g. S.O., 1:1, elopement, suicidal and homicidal observation.
- Assist in interdisciplinary group and therapeutic meetings to plan treatment and discharge procedures.
- Assists with distribution of food trays and monitoring the patients in the dining room.
- Assists patients with grooming activities.
- Assists with transfer/transport of patient to units, procedures, etc.
- Attends Peer Group meetings and other meetings as assigned.
- Demonstrates knowledge of restraint standards/policy and procedures.
- Performs technical aspects of patient care according to established policies and procedures. Utilizing proper techniques. Adapts these techniques to the unique needs of individual patients.
- Responds appropriately to patient emergencies, such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
- Observes and monitors patient's mental and physical status during activities and other direct/indirect patient contact; reports any unusual findings to the nurse.
- Reinforces patient education and reports patient concerns to Head Nurse/Charge Nurse taking cultural and religious preferences into consideration.
- Demonstrate a sensitive and supportive attitude toward patients, families and/or significant other.
- Ensures a safe and secure environment free of hazards to reduce the risk of injury to all customers. (Patients, visitors and staff.)
- Explains, involves and instructs patients/families concerning the therapeutic regimen and environment of care.
- Effectively utilizes the electronic as well as the paper medical record.
- Maintains timely and accurate departmental records as outlined in the departmental policy and procedure manual.
- Assists as requested and performs tasks in a timely manner while maintaining performance improvement standards.
- Demonstrates flexibility according to workload, unit activity, crisis and/or emergency situation.
- Enhances personal and professional development through attendance to internal in-service training and external educational offerings.
- Demonstrates a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Meets all compliance standards/requirements such as Annual Physical Evaluation and PeopleSoft ELM Trainings and enhances personal and professional development through external educational offerings
- Six (6) months of satisfactory experience assisting patients with daily living and therapeutic activities and performing other related functions in a hospital or a health care setting; and
- Holds or obtains a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) within sixty (60) calendar days of appointment to the title.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs
