Nurse Tech, Full Time, Night at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

Cleveland, Mississippi, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychiatric Patient Care, Behavioral Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Stress Management, Infection Control, Safety Protocols, Patient Lifting, Professionalism, Reliability, Patient Care Commitment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary The Nurse Aide/Tech - Psychiatric provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the psychiatric care unit nursing staff The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, providing personal care, monitoring patient behavior, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment The position requires the ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to hospital policies and behavioral health standards Essential Functions Provides direct patient care to meet the psychosocial and physical needs of psychiatric patients Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients Monitors patient behavior, reports changes to the nursing staff, and documents observations Assists with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting Transports patients to various departments for diagnostic tests or treatment Ensures patient rooms are clean, safe, and organized Maintains accurate records and documents patient care activities according to hospital policies Participates in patient treatment plans and therapeutic activities Observes for environmental safety risks, including suicide prevention and infection control measures Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the care team to foster a positive environment Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and behavioral management Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to manage stressful situations and respond appropriately to behavioral crises Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety protocols Ability to lift and move patients and equipment as required Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to patient care Education High school diploma or GED required License/Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required per facility policy Crisis Management/De-escalation Training required per facility policy Blood Glucose Monitoring Training required per facility policy Experience Experience in a psychiatric care unit or behavioral health setting preferred

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Responsibilities

The Nurse Aide/Tech provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of nursing staff in a psychiatric care unit. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient behavior, and maintaining a safe environment.