Mental Health Tech I Fulltime Day in Birmingham, AL
Job title: Mental Health Tech I Fulltime Day in Birmingham, AL at Baptist Health
Company: Baptist Health
Job description: Position Summary: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
- Documents observations on assigned patientsin legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
- Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members ofthe healthcare team.
- Assists with nursing education groups.
- Completes assignments of AM/PM care, vital signs, phlebotomy, total milieu supervision of patient care: assist members of the
- Demonstrates competency in unitspecific tasks and skill as defined by unitspecific competency list.
- Transports and deliversitems, equipment, and medications(excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs)throughout
- May have limited accessto areasstoring medications.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Participates in nursing Performance Improvement (PI) activities as assigned.
- Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patientrights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Practices efficient use ofsupplies.
- Maintains a safe, clean, and organized unit.
- Receives and processesincoming calls, patient calls and guest requests.
- Transports and deliversitems and equipment throughout the facility.
- Demonstratesthe knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved on his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirementsrelative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures Qualifications:
- Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Must obtain and maintain current Handle with Care (HWC) Certification within 90 days of hire.