Psychiatric Tech Position Available In Madison, Tennessee
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Job Description
Psychiatric Tech locations
Pathways Main Office
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Today
job requisition id
R-202510995
Category:
Nursing Unlicensed City:
Jackson State:
Tennessee Shift:
12 – Day (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
Responsible for maintaining the therapeutic milieu of IPU, performing hygienic care and assigned procedures under the supervision of the Inpatient Coordinator. Responsibilities of Psychiatric Technician are performed on adult and geriatric age groups. Under the administrative supervision of the Director of Inpatient Services and direct supervision of Inpatient Coordinator. Responsible for designated shift as scheduled. Employee is subject to overtime and call back as required by the unit.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs direct and indirect patient care responsibilities as assigned by the Inpatient Coordinator, including obtaining vital signs and documenting in the patient chart.
Ensures patient safety.
Accompanies and transports patients to outside appointments and activities.
Supervises and assists patients in recreational activities under the supervision of the Activity Coordinator.
Assists in admission and orientation of patients to the unit and with discharge of patients.
Makes assigned rounds to observe patient activity on units and observe for patients leaving unit unauthorized.
Demonstrates ability to apply wrist, ankle, and waist restraints safely to agitated patients.
Demonstrates competency in monitoring the patient’s response to restraint and seclusion.
Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the unit.
Performs related responsibilities and procedures as required or demonstrated.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Equivalent to high school education or comparable brief vocational training.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Prefer mental health experience and/or completion of nursing assistant program or one semester of attendance at an accredited school of nursing.
SPECIAL SKILLS
N/A
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION
Certification as a Basic Rescuer in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation within 90 day orientation period and maintained throughout employment.
Emergency behavior management training within 90 day orientation period and maintained throughout employment.
