Baton Rouge General Medical Center · 1 month ago
Mental Health Tech MC PM (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expBaton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Tech MC PM to work collaboratively with registered nurses in delivering patient care. The role involves performing routine tasks, assisting with patient care activities, and maintaining a safe environment for patients.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with and under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to participate in the delivery of patient care for the improvement of quality of life for patients and families
Performs routine and assigned tasks in the treatment facility and provides assistance to the nurse with patient care activities within the scope of training and experience
Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment and offers and assists in control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior
Demonstrates teamwork that enhances the effective operation of the unit
Performs routine and assigned tasks within the nursing units completely and within time frames, as directed by RN
Delivers care that meets or exceeds department standards when assisting nurses with patient care tasks and activities that are within the scope of training and experience
Assists with patient ADL's as assigned/indicated
Provides direct patient care and assists the nursing staff with patient duties
Reports changes in the patient's condition, in a timely and accurate manner, to the patient's primary nurse
Assists with the collection and transport of specimens in accordance with the universal precaution policy
Performs waste removal from all areas of the patient care unit, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste
Ensures patient safety by adhering to BRGMC Safety Policy guidelines, 100% of the time
Assists in patient transport
Actively participates in maintaining the cleanliness of the patient care environment
Assists with the admission and discharge of patients to the unit
Performs effectively in emergency response situation in accordance with BRGMC Code Policy
Follows BRGMC/BHU policies and procedures related to the operation and maintenance of equipment
Demonstrates flexibility with staffing, scheduling, and assignment changes as needed
Maintains safe and therapeutic environment/milieu through patient monitoring as designated by RN/Physician
Continually monitors compliance with unit rules, conducts environmental safety checks/security rounds
Provides assistance with security and effectively applies supportive behavior when assisting in the control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior
Recognizes the impact of negative behavior group contagion and demonstrates the ability to employ de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed
Enters documentation on patient records
Documents patient's departure from unit (i.e., for passes, transport to doctor's appointments, community meetings) with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines
Documents significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs and close observation findings on assigned patients and as requested by the registered nurse, with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines
Performs all other duties as assigned
Accompanies patients to designated hospital areas for tests/procedures as assigned
Qualification
Preferred
3 months in a healthcare setting desired
2 years working experience preferred
High school graduate or GED preferred
Certificate of attendance at an approved nursing assistant/psychiatric technician program or advanced preparation in nursing, sociology and/or psychology with a minimum of a B.S. preferred
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or Basic EMT Certification or Military Medic experience or Nursing Student with completion of fundamental nursing clinical in RN program desired
Company
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is a community hospital.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angie Clouatre
Chief Nursing Officer - Mid City Campus
Monica Nijoka
CNO
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