To assist with day to day management of the patient(s) on an inpatient psychiatric unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse, and ultimately a Nurse Manager. The mental health tech will assist with activities of daily living for patients unable to perform these activities. The mental health tech will be an integral part of the patient's treatment and assist with group activities which may include co-facilitation of group activities under the direction of the therapist nursing staff. The mental health tech will assist with the collection of vital signs, patient information, and accuchecks. He/she is responsible for the 15-minute safety checks and assists in the de-escalation of patients on the unit. Education High School Diploma or GED Licenses & Certifications

• Healthcare Provider (CPR)
• Safe Crisis Intervention for Patient and Professionals Qualifications
• Ability to deal with staff and the public maturely.
• Ability to handle crises calmly and maturely.
• Ability to handle significant amounts of confidential patient information.
• Employee will obtain initial CPR and SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment.
• Or education to be within the behavioral health field.
• Willingness to follow the leadership of senior staff. Area of Responsibilities

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COMMUNICATION / TEAM WORK / CONDUCT

: Communicates treatment issues and medication concerns to the Staff Nurse and/or appropriate physician daily. Participates in Treatment Team with or through other staff persons such as the unit Therapist or Nursing Staff. Attends staff meetings as per policy requirements.

The employee must:

Demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively with others to promote safe, efficient care Exhibit the Tanner Standards of Behavior in building relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and staff in other departments. Demonstrates conduct in keeping with the Tanner Healthcare Systems Ethical Standards and policy for Private Medical Record, Communicate with patients, visitors and families in a manner which promotes patient satisfaction.

• DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGMENT OFTHE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD

  Completes appropriate documentation within specified time limits. Documents calls and related information within the appropriate section of the patient record. Knowledgeable in navigation of patient record, able to assist in data collection portion of chart audits as assigned.

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PARTICIPATION IN THE GENERAL UNIT OPERATION

Responsibly utilizes resources in a conscientious manner. Participates in the cleaning and storage of equipment in compliance with Infection Prevention standards. Assist in maintaining a clean and neat physical environment on the unit, including cleaning kitchens, stocking supply shelves, cleaning and maintaining group rooms. Seeks and identifies opportunities to improve care, patient flow or utilization of resources. Participates in process improvement initiatives for the department and/or facility as directed. Participates in the orientation and supervision of new employees and students.•

PROVISION OF CARE

Responsible for the daily coordination of patient care duties under the direct supervision of an RN and therapist: Facilitation and Co-facilitation of group sessions (Community and Wrap-Up groups), assisting in development and implementation of the unit schedule and programming for identified patient population. Supervision of patients in Day Area, Group Rooms, Cafeteria, Gym, Hallways, Time Out, Reflection area, Courtyard or as specified. Provides a constructive and therapeutic environment with patient at all times to include application of de-escalation techniques and limit setting, during and after a period of Time-out, Reflection, Seclusion and/or Restraint. Effectively understands and operates equipment appropriate to the departments scope of care and patient population such as Computers on Wheels, a Standing Scale, Vital Sign Machine, and an Accu-check Monitor. Facilitation of Specimen Collection as per Physicians Order and under the supervision of an RN. Aides the Nursing staff in monitoring patients and performing mouth checks during medication administration times. Knowledgeable and effectively participates in special procedures and skills appropriate to the departments scope of service and patient population.•

STANDARDS / POLICY & PROCEDURE

Responsible for knowledge of policies & procedures and Standards related to the provision of safe medical care: including TJC, Infection Prevention, Core Measures, EMTALA, CMS, Specialty Organizations(ENA, AWON, AACN, etc.). Responsible for completion of required annual facility and departmental education such as but not limited to Skills Competencies, Net Learning and BLS.•

AGE APPROPRIATE CARE

Demonstrates the behavior, skills and knowledge to provide age appropriate care for all populations served to include the: ability to communicate, identify developmental level, physiologic norms, signs and symptoms of neglect, and emotional response to stress. The nursing unit serves patients ranging in age from school age to geriatric.

Compliance StatementEmployee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.

EducationHigh School Diploma or GEDExperienceNo prior work experience requiredLicenses & Certifications

• Healthcare Provider (CPR)
• Safe Crisis Intervention for Patients and ProfessionalsSupervision
• Participates in the orientation and supervision of new employees and students.

Occasionally uses assistance of other personnel in performance of tasks.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal with staff and public in mature manner.
• Ability to handle crisis situations in calm and mature manner.
• Ability to handle significant amounts of confidential patient information.
• Employee will obtain initial CPR and SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment.
• Or education to be within the behavioral health field.
• Willingness to follow leadership of senior staff.

Definitions

• To assist with day to day management of patient(s) on an inpatient psychiatric unit under direction of a Registered Nurse, and ultimately a Nurse Manager.

The mental health tech will assist with activities of daily living for patients unable to perform these activities. The mental health tech will be an integral part of the patient's treatment and assist with group activities which may include co-facilitation of group activities under direction of the therapist nursing staff. The mental health tech will assist with collection vital signs, patient information, and accuchecks, he is responsible for the 15-minute safety checks and assists in de-escalation of patients on the unit.

Contact With OthersAppreciable contacts as regular part of the job with others outside of the department or organization. Requires discretion and tact to give or get specialized information to perform duties of job.

Effect Of ErrorProbable errors may be serious and involve losses such as improper costs, overpayment, waste of material, damage to equipment, and delay in processing work. Effect usually confined within the organization. Most of work not subject to direct verification or check. Regularly works with some confidential data such as account, salaries, patient medical records, which if disclosed might have adverse internal or external effects.

Supervisory ResponsibilityOccasionally uses assistance of aide or helper in performance of taskMental DemandsSemi-routine duties of some variety and difficulty performed under general supervision and following general operating procedures and practices. Work involves some planning to select correct methods and correct for error. Physical EffortConsiderable physical effort

• Lifts, carries, or handles medium weight equipment, materials, or supplies most of day.

Occasional physical effort with heavy objects (over 60 lbs.). Works in reaching or strained positions frequently.

Working ConditionsModerate

• (About 50% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk.

Limited probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.

Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations

• Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles)Physical AspectsContinually (at least once per day)
• Hearing
• Visual
• Walking
• SmellingFrequently (at least 3 times a week)
• Bending
• Typing
• Manual Dexterity
• pinching with fingers, etc.
• Color Vision
• Speaking
• Standing
• Handling
• seizing, holding, graspingOccasionally (at least once a month)
• Feeling (Touch)
• determining temperature, texture, by touching
• Reaching
• above shoulder
• Reaching
• below shoulder
• Balancing
• Crawling
• Running
• In response to an emergency
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Lifting 25 to 60 lbs.
• Lifting over 60 lbs.
• Carrying
• Climbing
• Kneeling
• Squatting
• N95 Respirator usage (PPE)
• Pushing/Pulling
• up to 25 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling
• 25 to 60 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling
• over 60 lbs.