Mental Health Technician job in Beaumont TX

DescriptionSummary:Facilitates the provision of patient care by performing specific nursing tasks in accordance with organizational and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities:Associate demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to the application of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini's Core Values:Dignity/Integrity: Maintains confidentiality of information as requiredConducts and presents self in a professional mannerRespects the culture and ethnic heritage of othersDemonstrated honesty consistently in all relationshipsFollows the CHRISTUS Health Guidelines related to Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)Excellence:Accepts constructive criticism and modifies actions accordinglySeeks opportunity for professional and personal growthActively seeks ways to improve level of performance/serviceStewardship:Flexible and adaptive to changes in work processes and functionsSupport department objectives and the Strategic Plan of the hospitalUses resources/assets in a cost effective mannerNotifies appropriate personnel of facility's needs or issuesCompassion:Assists others in completing tasks or duties effectivelyResponds to needs/requests of others in a caring and timely mannerOpen to different ideas and alternatives to solutionsPatient Safety and Security:Maintains continuous alertness and response to patient safety issues and participates in maintaining a safe and secure patient care environment:Uses patient identifiers as defined by policyMakes rounds to assure patient safety and satisfactionAnswers call lights promptlyMaintains falls precautionsPerforms complete hand-off communication clearly and effectivelyProvides emergency assistance within the defined roleMaintains a hazard-free work environmentMaintains unit securityParticipates in emergency and disaster plansInitiates call for emergencies and responds to staff needsComplies with regulatory agency guidelines/rulesPerforms appropriate luggage package checks removing and properly securing contraband.Make rounds on patients at least every 15 mins intervals on both day and nightRegulatory Compliance, Confidentiality and Patient Rights:Adheres to CHRISTUS policies and procedures and the standards of JC, OSHA, DHH, HIPAA, etc.:Maintains infection control standards by using proper isolation techniques, handwashing and standard precautionsProvides privacy and maintenance of confidentialityPromotes patients right to make personal choices to accommodate their needs and be free from abuse, mistreatment and neglect, reporting any instances of maltreatment to appropriate personnelGives assistance in resolving grievances and disputesProvides needed assistance in getting to and participating in patient and family meetings and other activitiesMaintains care and security of patient's personal possessionsWorks with nursing staff to reduce need for restraintsScreens telephone calls and visitor requests to protect patient confidentialityRestricts access to patient information (e.g., charts, computers, etc.)Demonstrates knowledge of informed consentRecognizes age, diversity specific needs/issues of customers servedCommunication:Communicates with patient/family/staff members in ways that demonstrate:Spends time with and listens to patients and families as needed. Reports patients and family's fears, problems and anxieties to the professional staff.Awareness of age-specific needs and developmental tasksSensitivity and openness for allowing the patient to make personal choicesReinforcement of the patient plan of care and education goals, e.g. use of incentive spirometer, frequent ambulation, NPO status, etc.The ability to involve the patient/family as a source of emotional supportHas good listening skillsTreats patients with compassionExhibits motivation and interest in working with psychiatric patientsCommunicates with team members demonstrating:Prompt reporting of changes in patient conditionTimely awareness & reporting of clinical and equipment alarmsAppropriate access to the chain-of-commandCollaboration with the multidisciplinary teamExhibits capability to handle crisis situations appropriatelyExhibits assertiveness skills when enforcing guidelines and rulesExhibits independent decision-making skills, yet is able to discern the need for professional staff input.Performs communication using various technology applications:Communicates with patients and staff via intercomSends/receives documents via faxSends/receives email and uses other programs/toolsContacts personnel via telecommunication systems (e.g., pagers, cell phone)Answers and processes calls using proper telephone etiquetteProfessional Development:Maintains responsibility for learning needs and remains current on all aspects of the nursing assistant role:Attends in-services, department, staff or other required meetingsReviews facility specific publications, memos, policies and other job related publicationsYearly CPI TrainingYearly CPRUtilize knowledge of computer skills as changes occurPatient Care Tasks:Performs basic nursing skills competently and in accordance with CHRISTUS policies and procedures following initial competence validation within the scope of practice:Taking, recording and reporting vital signsTaking, recording and reporting other clinical measurements such as pulse oximetry and bedside glucoseMeasuring, recording and reporting height/weight, nutritional and fluid intake/outputRecognizing and reporting abnormal changes in body functioningCare of catheters, colostomies and ileostomies within scope of practiceSpecimen collection and deliveryUsing appropriate moving and lifting techniques and equipmentCaring for the dying patient including post-mortem carePerforms patient care skills needed to assure patient comfort and safety:Bathing, grooming (mouth care, shaving, hair care) and dressingToileting, walking and skin careTray distribution and assisting with eating (proper feeding techniques and aspiration precautions) and hydrationTransferring, positioning, turning and encouraging range of motionRecording patient care activitiesAssisting with transporting patientsAssisting with admission, transfer and/or discharge processes including securing assistive devices and personal effectsParticipates in care of the patient environment and equipment:Maintains cleanliness of room and bedside areaReplenishes water, linen, towels, etc.Maintains cleanliness of bedside mechanical equipment including oxygen and suctionReapplication of sequential compression devicesRequirements:Education/SkillsHigh School Diploma requiredExperience6 months Healthcare Experience Licenses, Registrations or CertificationsAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support certification requiredDe-Escalation Certification or completion within 90 days of employment and recertified annuallyWork Schedule:MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLEWork Type: Part Time