Behavioral Health Mental Health Tech PRN Nights
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Job overview
Baptist Health is hiring a Behavioral Health Mental Health Tech PRN Nights. Baptist Health LaGrange is seeking a Mental Health Tech for a PRN Night shift position, working 7p-7a with some weekend and holiday requirements. This role involves assisting with routine patient care, obtaining patient histories, taking vital signs, and documenting. The tech will also complete safety rounds, maintain a clean patient environment, and advocate for patients within a new 11-bed inpatient behavioral health unit.
Key focus areas include Assist with routine patient care as delegated by nursing staff, Assist in obtaining patient histories, and Take vital signs.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/G.E.D. and BLS Certification. Important skills include Assisting With Routine Patient Care, Obtaining Patient Histories, Taking Vital Signs, Documenting I & O, Completing Safety Rounds, and Maintaining Clean Patient Environment. Preferred (not required): Behavioral Health Experience.
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Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Summary
PRN Night shift MHT. 7p-7a. Some weekend and holidays required.
Job Description:
Mental Health Tech Behavioral Health
Shift: PRN Nights, 7p-7a; some weekends and holidays required
Where You'll Be:
Baptist Health LaGrange is adding a brand new 11-bed inpatient behavioral health unit. Our focus will be providing care for adults 18 and older who require hospitalization for behavioral health needs in a safe and structured environment. The unit utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach to provide care for patients. Team is made up of registered nurses, mental health technicians, social workers, recreational therapist, and psychiatrist.
What You'll Do:
Assists with routine patient care as delegated by nursing staff
Assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, I & O and documents
Complete safety rounds for patients and unit as delegated/assigned
Maintains clean and tidy patient room/environment
Responds to requests for service and assistance in a positive manner
Advocate for patient
Why You're a Great Fit:
You have had previous experience in behavioral health (not required)
You have a High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
You have or will obtain BLS certification
You are positive and passionate about helping those in our community
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R26104247
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