Psychiatric Social Health Specialist
1 month ago
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is a community hospital that provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting. We are seeking a skilled Psychiatric Social Health Tech to join our team.
Job Summary:The Psychiatric Social Health Tech will work under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care to patients with mental health needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for observing patients' physical and psychosocial behavior, reporting observations to the Charge Nurse/Head Nurse, and providing care to assigned patients while reinforcing good health practices.
Responsibilities:- Observe patients' physical and psychosocial behavior and report observations to the Charge Nurse/Head Nurse.
- Provide care to assigned patients while reinforcing good health practices.
- Assist in monitoring patients for pain screening and report to the Charge Nurse any complaints and responses to prescribed treatment.
- Monitor patients on constant and close observation according to established protocol.
- Document pertinent information regarding patients' behavior and physical condition as per established guidelines.
- Prepare patients for examinations by performing assigned procedures such as taking vital signs, weights, and assisting in the examination process.
- Assist patients in activities of daily living, including distributing meals, assisting with feeding, observing food and fluid intake and output, and documenting as needed.
- Participate in providing activities geared towards improving quality of life, including recreational, motivational, and socialization activities.
- Assist in controlling aggressive patients using restrictive means as a last resort.
- Collect pertinent subjective and objective information and check patients' property upon admission, documenting same and reporting findings to the Charge Nurse/Head Nurse.
- Assist in transporting patients to and from designated areas within the facility in a safe and dignified manner.
- Carry out established infection control protocols.
- Change linens and make beds, help in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the unit, including treatment rooms and patients' rooms.
- Anticipate patients' needs and provide care in a culturally sensitive and safe manner.
- Maintain competence by attending staff development programs.
- Conform to policies governing dress code, attendance, and punctuality.
- Assist in ensuring a safe and secure environment free of hazards to reduce the risk of injury to all customers.
- Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff utilizing effective telephone techniques and demonstrating courteous manner at all times.
- Explain and instruct patients/families concerning the therapeutic regimen.
- Attend unit meetings/conferences as assigned.
- Participate in planning and implementing orientation program for new patients.
- Participate in community programs such as health fairs, as directed.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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