Psychiatric Technician
3 weeks ago
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York.
Required: Bachelors degree in Psychology preferred, but will consider Associates degree in Psychology, Human Services, or related field of study or CNA with work experience with psychiatric population. 1 year of related experience.
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to an ever changing environment.
Location: Norwalk Hospital-34 Maple St
Work Type: Part-Time, Standard Hours: 24.00 Work Schedule: Day/Eve 8
Summary:
Provides nursing care to a patient or group of patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Leads groups & activities with patients.
Responsibilities:
1. Patient Care Criteria A: Provides patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Prioritizes assignments in consultation with the RN and provides patient education related to the scope of practice. Patient Care Criteria B: Performs procedures as identified by the PT Skills Checklist; refers to and utilizes appropriate resources. Responds promptly to patient care needs. Patient Care Criteria C: Maintains a safe patient environment incorporating Norwalk Hospital Policies and Procedures. Patient Care Criteria D: Shows initiative in noting and offering assistance with unit needs.
2. Communication Criteria A: Communicates with patients, visitors and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities in a courteous manner and takes into consideration issues as it relates to mental status. Communication Criteria B: Observes and reports to the Registered Nurse information about their assigned patients, including changes in condition, behaviors, verbalizations, or any occurrences of an unusual nature, in a clear and timely manner. Communication Criteria C: Documents accurately patient data on appropriate paper forms and in the electronic medical record. Communication Criteria D: Obtains information necessary to carry out patient care assignment.
3. Documentation of Mental Status and Behaviors Criteria A: The Psychiatric Technician Admission Intake documents that consent forms were given, patient rights explained, unit orientation done and routines and roles of providers explained, etc., and that height, weight and vital signs were obtained and belongings were processed. Documentation of Mental Status and Behaviors Criteria B: Progress notes provide information as it pertains to the patient's mental status and behaviors. Documentation of Mental Status and Behaviors Criteria C: Documentation covers patient's expression of suicidal ideation, impaired thought processes, and perception that the patient has the potential for harm to self or others.
4. Use of Restraints Criteria A: There is a verbalized knowledge regarding the appropriate use of restraints and that this knowledge is incorporated into practice. Use of Restraints Criteria B: There is verbalized knowledge regarding the proper care of patients in restraints. Use of Restraints Criteria C: There is a return demonstration at least annually to indicate that the PT can assist in application of restraints under direction of the RN in charge of the restraining. Use of Restraints Criteria D: There is verbalized knowledge regarding appropriate assessment of patients in restraints as it pertains to the role of psych tech and the restraint flow sheet is filled out appropriately.
5. Maintenance of a therapeutic milieu and safety on a Behavioral Health unit Criteria A: Demonstrates the ability to appropriately set limits on patient behaviors, and the ability to respond and de-escalate patients with potential for violence. Maintenance of a therapeutic milieu and safety on a Behavioral Health unit Criteria B: Demonstrates the ability to conduct a contraband search assuring patient rights are maintained. Maintenance of a therapeutic milieu and safety on a Behavioral Health unit Criteria C: Exercises principles of confidentiality as it pertains to the behavioral health population. Maintenance of a therapeutic milieu and safety on a Behavioral Health unit Criteria D: Assesses the environment as it pertains to issues of safety.
6. Group leadership Criteria A: Demonstrates the ability to lead / co-lead groups. Group leadership Criteria B: Leads or co-leads wrap up, goals, and activities groups. Group leadership Criteria C: Documents patients' participation in group.
7. Patient rights Criteria A: Demonstrates knowledge of issues related to patient rights, including the requirements for the involuntary patient and documentation reflects this. Patient rights Criteria B: Assures that the patient is aware of their rights as evidenced by the documentation that these rights have been reviewed.
8. Patient education Criteria A: Identifies the learning needs of the patient / family and documents. Patient education Criteria B: Provides information and instruction on the constructive behaviors and the importance of participating in the milieu, and documents this information as well as the patient's response to education
Other information:
Required: Bachelors degree in Psychology preferred, but will consider Associates degree in Psychology, Human Services, or related field of study or CNA with work experience with psychiatric population. 1 year of related experience.
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to an ever changing environment.
Location: Norwalk-34 Maple St
Work Type: Part-Time
Standard Hours: 24.00
FTE: 0.600000
Work Schedule: Day/Eve 8
Work Shift: 7-3:30PM and 3P-11:30PM; rotating shifts and every other weekend
Org Unit: 338
Department: Psych Unit
Exempt: No
Grade: U3
Education:
Essential:
* Associate's Level Degree
EOE, including disability/vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
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