We are recruiting for a Behavioral Health Technician - Adolescent Psych - PRNto join our team!

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　　Department4 Pav M Adolescent Psych

　　Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry provides care for adolescents ages 12-21admitted to the hospital for evaluation, assessment, and treatment ofpsychiatric issues. Adolescents are admitted out of concern for safety and toprevent any worsening of their condition. The program is designed to encourageprogress in a therapeutic, educational, nurturing, and structuredenvironment. The adolescent unit uses a multidisciplinary approach to includeregistered nurses and behavioral health technicians to monitor the patient'sentire stay, 24/7. The treatment team of clinicians includespsychiatrists, clinical social workers, psychologists, and occupationaltherapy. The adolescent unit features an in-facility school through theColorado Department of Education. The adolescent unit comprises of 21 beds.Staffing ratios include a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 and behavioralhealth technician ratio of 1:8. These ratios create safe, dignified,individual

　　Job Summary

　　Under close supervision, responsible for providing a safe, supportive andtherapeutic environment for psychiatric patients. Provides direct patient careand may conduct therapeutic group sessions under the direction and supervisionof the RN. Provides input to the RN to help develop the plan of care andassists in carrying out the plan of care for assigned patients. Assists withthe admission of new patients and orients new patients and families to theunit

　　Essential Functions:

　　Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers and appropriatedocumentation. Obtains vital signs on assigned adolescent adult, andgeriatric patients. Collects laboratory specimens on assigned patients asdirected by RN staff. (25%)Performs transportation responsibilities when requested; transportingpatients from one area to another; delivering laboratory specimens, bloodproducts, medications and other hospital/medical items to the requesteddepartments as needed; and includes access to the pneumatic tube system totransport items, including blood products and medications, to and from thetube and the desired location. (25%)Differentiates normal from abnormal findings and reports abnormal values orconditions to the RN. (EX. abnormal vital signs, safety concerns,family issues.). (20%)Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining asecure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on thejob, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities orto improve a patient's care. Provides care to patients inseclusion/restraint according to 27-10 regulations and department policy andprocedure. Is aware of legal aspects of care as defined by C.S. 27-10including patients' rights. (10%)Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellowemployees, physicians, patients and visitors. Treats these individualswith courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displayscourteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications. (10%)Adheres to, complies with and demonstrates support for the mission andvalues of Denver Health. Supports and adheres to the Denver Health Values ofTrust, Respect, & Excellence. Adheres to Denver Health and departmentalattendance guidelines. (10%)For Patient Care Positions: (0%)Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in amanner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to whocare/service is being provided. (0%)Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth andde elopment over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability toassess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriatecultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is beingdelivered/provided. (0%)Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards. (0%)Education:

　　High School Diploma or GED RequiredWork Experience:

　　Two years' experience in the field or related area preferred or anequivalent combination RequiredLicenses:

　　BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association RequiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Demonstrates sensitivity in dealing with the psychiatric patient populationwhich requires very specific communication skills as directed by the plan ofcare and ability to deal with milieu management.Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within aparticular field.Skill in assisting patients with daily activities. Human relations andeffective communication skills.Ability to... For full info follow application link.

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