Requisition ID: 38570

Location: Presence St Mary Kankakee

Location Address:
500 West Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901-3661 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 12
Standard Hours: 0
Employment Status: PRN / Registry
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Technician - Acute/Inpatient Care provides care for the patients by assisting in crisis stabilization and discharge to appropriate follow up services, in collaboration with the nursing and social service staff on the Behavioral Health unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Gathers patient data including the level of patient orientation and emotional state, through observation and completion of the charting flow sheets, and reports significant changes to the Registered Nurse (RN).

Monitors patient vital signs, dietary and fluid intake, patient elimination and sleeping patterns to determine changes in symptoms. Report any changes to the RN.

Gathers urine and stool samples as directed, label them appropriately, and ensure delivery to the lab.

Assists with patient ambulation and transfer from wheelchair or bed when appropriate to prevent loss of strength, provide for patient safety, and prevent skin breakdown.

Implements and assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) as indicated in the Individual Care Plan.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma required.

Enrollment in accredited Registered Nursing program with successful completion of the first semester of the nursing core curriculum and completion of Introduction to nursing course (which includes basic nursing skills); or Licensure as Emergency Medical Training- Basic (EMT-B) with one year of active field/hospital experience; or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with one year active hospital experience.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensure as Emergency Medical Training-Basic (EMT-B) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be needed in addition to experience requirements listed above.

Business Unit: Presence St Mary Hosp Kankakee

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability