Mental Health Tech I Fulltime Nights

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Position Summary: Performs general nursing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Documents observations on assigned patients in a legible, accurate, and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
2. Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
3. Assists with nursing education groups.
4. Completes assignments of AM/PM care, vital signs, phlebotomy, total milieu supervision of patient care; assists members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines; assists with admissions and discharges as assigned.
5. Demonstrates competency in unit-specific tasks and skills as defined by the unit-specific competency list.
6. Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
7. May have limited access to areas storing medications.
8. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
9. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

Additional responsibilities include:

• Participating in nursing Performance Improvement (PI) activities as assigned.
• Demonstrating awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practicing efficient use of supplies.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized unit.
• Receiving and processing incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests.
• Transporting and delivering items and equipment throughout the facility.
• Providing age-appropriate care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan, and assessing patient data to meet their specific needs as per policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification:

• Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Must obtain and maintain current Handle with Care (HWC) Certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience: 180 days of experience as a Mental Health Technician, Psychology Technician, Psychiatric Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, Registered Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health Specialist, Direct Support Personnel, Group Home Assistant/Paraprofessional, Correctional Officer, EMT, Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Home Health Aide, Patient Care Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or Crisis Intervention Specialist.

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