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Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or designee, the Behavioral Health Technician provides direct and indirect patient care. Provides a clean, safe environment, maintains equipment and supplies. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Job Responsibility:
Orients new patients to the unit
Records and processes patient belongings on admission and at discharge
Performs and records patient vital signs, intake and output
notifies RN on any changes
Monitors patient's compliance with pre and post procedure instructions under the supervision of a RN
Continuously observes patient behavior, mental status and activities. Notifies RN of any changes or unusual occurrences
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Maintains equipment and supplies
Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Performs other duties as required
Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent
One-two years’ experience as a nursing assistant or as a mental health worker required
Ability to effectively communicate in English
both verbally and in writing
Current BLA certification
Nice to have:
Crisis Prevention Intervention training preferred.