Psychiatric Social Health Technician
4 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 partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
7:30 A.M - 4:00 P.M
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Assist the licensed staff in the delivery of direct patient care including performing vital signs, assisting with monitoring of patients during visiting , meals supervision, rounding , specimen collection , ekgs, phlebotomy, searches ,escorting patients to and from procedures and the maintenance of safety on the units
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
UNIT 5 Behavioral Health
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform and monitor and document vital signs in the EMR system
• Observes and reports to Charge Nurse on the physical and emotional state of patients on the psychiatric unit or emergency service
• Attends interdisciplinary conferences to report observations of patients, interactions and patient's involvement in unit activity
• Contributes to the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu through the performance of such duties as conducting groups, such as daily living activity groups, community meetings, and special interest groups.
• Encourages and monitor patient participation in the activity program scheduled for him/her
• Assist patients with ADLs
• Prepares patients for examination by the physician and/or nurse
• Monitor patients closely, on their medical and psychiatric condition observing and reporting on patients condition and changes in condition,
• Assists with application of restraints and monitoring of patients in restraints/ seclusion under the direction of the nurse in charge and/ or physician in charge
• Assist in maintaining a safe patient care unit through such activities monitoring visitors, patient rounds ,monitoring patients during meals and recreation, admission security activities, environmental rounds, patient search ,clothing and valuable procurement
. Collect specimens ensure properly labeled and transport to the lab
• Escorts patients when assigned for medical procedures, diagnostic testing, and accompanies patients for court appearances and to agencies /appointments outside the hospital and/or off the unit.
• Monitor patients on routine, constant, and close observation .
• Monitor psychiatric inpatient areas with respect to patient activities in patient rooms, dayroom, dining room, activity/therapy room, patio and other areas on the unit.
• Able to perform CPR and assist with performing basic first aid
• Maintain cleanliness and check for safety of equipment and supplies for patient care, treatment rooms, and supplies
• Conduct environmental rounds
• Maintains clinical competence by attending continuing education program
• Reports all incidents immediately to RN, Charge Nurse, Head Nurse, and Supervisor
• Arrives and leaves patient area at designated time
• Completes assignment in allotted time
• Maintains a clean, neat, professional appearance, by wearing uniform attire as delineated in the hospital/psychiatry dress code policy
• Performs related functions as assigned by the Head Nurse/Designee
• Able to push/pull /carry 5lbs or more
Minimum Qualifications
1. 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
2. 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.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
North Central Brooklyn Health Network
Human Resources Department
760 Broadway - Room 3A140
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Attn: Recruitment Unit
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
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