Psychiatric Social Health Tech
4 weeks 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
7:00 A.M - 3:30 P.M
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse.
Performs activities in the care of patients within the scope of their preparation and training in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the hospital.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Observes patients physical and psychosocial behavior. Reports observations to Charge Nurse/ Head Nurse.
2. Provides care to assigned patients while reinforcing good health practice. Ensures that patient's privacy is provided.
3. Assists in monitoring patients for pain screening and report to charge nurse any complaints and responses to prescribed treatment.
4. Monitors patient on constant and close observation according to established protocol.
5. Documents pertinent information regarding patient's behavior and physical condition as per established guidelines, effectively utilizing the electronic as well as paper medical records, while maintaining patient confidentiality.
6. Prepares patients for examinations by performing assigned procedures such taking vital signs, weights, and assists in the examination process. Collects urine specimen.
7. Assists patients in activities of daily living. Distribute meals to patients, assist in feeding as needed. Observe food and fluid intake and output and document as needed. Assists patients with showering and laundry.
8. Participates in providing activities geared towards improving quality of life. Assist in recreational, motivational and socialization activities. Co-Leads Community meetings, AOL, MICA, Social, and Health groups.
9. Assists in controlling aggressive patients using restrictive means as a last resort.
10. Collects pertinent subjective and objective information, and check patients' property upon admission. Document same and report findings to Charge Nurse/Head Nurse
11. Assists in transporting patients to and from designated areas within the facility in a safe and dignified manner. Also accompanies patients on pass or transfers to outside facility.
12. Carries out established infection control protocols.
13. Changes linens and make beds. Help in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the unit including treatment rooms and patients' rooms.
14. Anticipates patient's needs and provide care in a culturally sensitive and safe manner.
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.
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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