Top 1 Psychiatric tech Jobs in Jackson Tn

Psychiatric Tech
West Tennessee Healthcare —Jackson, TN
- 12 hour shift
- Psychiatry
- Inpatient
- High school diploma or GED

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Psychiatric Tech

West Tennessee Healthcare -
Jackson, TN

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Category:

Nursing Unlicensed

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

12 - Other Shift (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:

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.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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