Psychiatric Technician I

4 weeks ago

Louisville, Kentucky, United States Covenant Health (Tennessee) Full time

About the Role:

As a Psychiatric Technician I, you will play a vital role in providing quality patient care by supervising and guiding patients in their daily activities. You will work as part of a patient care team to maintain a safe and therapeutic patient environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide proper supervision and guidance in the daily activities of the program.
  • Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient environment.
  • Report patient complaints and/or changes in the patient's psychiatric and/or medical condition promptly to the Registered Nurse.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork used in the daily operation of the program and document in the medical record objective patient care in a competent manner.
  • Understand and implement all emergency policies and procedures and ensure that emergency restrictive devices are available on the unit each shift and in good working order.
  • Work with the Nurse Manager and/or Nurse Supervisor, and/or the Team Leader Psychiatric Technician, and co-workers to structure and monitor the unit milieu.
  • Participate in the training and orientation of new staff members as directed by the Team Leader Psychiatric Technician and the Nurse Manager or Nurse Supervisor.
  • Facilitate, implement, and evaluate patient care goals for patients with the help and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
  • Perform and document monitoring of patient activities on the milieu as well as any specialized observation needs.
  • Monitor vital signs, collect urine specimens, and assist patients with the activities of daily living according to appropriate guidelines and policies and under the clinical direction of the Registered Nurse.
  • Serve as an extension of Clinical Services/Physical Therapy departments to deliver therapeutic activities.
  • Demonstrate and maintain competence in using small group dynamics, scheduled activities, and the therapeutic milieu to carry out the Treatment Plan for each patient as part of a patient care team.
  • Use small group dynamics to manage the unit and to provide support and limits for the patients as part of a patient care team.
  • Implement restrictive measures with patients as part of the patient care team and under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
  • Accompany patients to other facilities for appointments, treatments, etc. as required.
  • Maintain all necessary certifications and complete all mandatory assigned education in the specified time frames.
  • Attend on a regular basis staff meetings and development sessions in order to maintain and enhance job knowledge.
  • Be expected to seek out and complete additional voluntary job-related training separate from normal departmental offerings.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to participate in facility committees and the design/implementation of patient care initiatives as directed by the Nurse Manager.
  • Assist in the orienting and training of new staff as requested.
  • Be punctual and prepared to perform duties and responsibilities.
  • Present a professional image, both in appearance and delivery of service.
  • Actively ensure a safe, therapeutic milieu through effective and collaborative unit management.
  • Communicate to supervisory staff all work-related issues, concerns, and problems.
  • Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards. Complete required education assignments annually. Work toward achieving goals and objectives, and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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