Nursing Assistant/Mental Health Tech
Company: Wellpath
Location: Conroe
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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Job Description:
Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of
people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed
to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable
patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented,
compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is
empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to
practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to
"Always Do The Right Thing!"OverviewOur Psychiatric Nursing
Assistant provides direct care to patients under the direction and
supervision of licensed nursing staff and their designees. It also
provides both psychiatric and medical nursing assistance services
as part of the overall plan of care and within the nursing
standards and policies and procedures of the
facility.QualificationsEducation:High School Diploma or equivalent
requiredExperience:One (1) year or more direct care experience in a
mental health setting is
preferredLicenses/Certifications:Certification in a mental health
program preferredResponsibilitiesAssists licensed nursing personnel
in providing direct service to assigned population including health
data collection; observation of behaviors; activities of daily
living; assistance with activities of daily living including
prompting, education and support; specific assignments such as face
checks, hall monitoring, one to ones, overall supervision of
patients, groups and other direct care duties as assigned;
knowledgeable about psychotropic meds.Demonstrates basic knowledge
regarding therapeutic communication and role recovery psychiatric
rehabilitation skills. Understands the organization's recovery
based patient mission, vision and values and how these guide
practice.Intervenes in psychiatric emergencies using approved
techniques, including The Mandt System or the application of
restraint or seclusion.May escort patients off grounds to hospital,
activities or appointments.Continues professional development
through in-service education, workshops, conferences and self-study
necessary to maintain current knowledge applicable to the
position.Is sensitive to cultural diversity issues, treats patients
as an individual, and considers the culture of the patients when
providing care and treatment.Is knowledgeable about care and
treatment needs of patients of different ages. Provides
individualized care and treatment that is consistent with/sensitive
to the age and life span developmental needs of each patient.Must
be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of
practical and emergent situations and accurately follow
standardized procedures that may call for deviations.Must be able
to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and
apply knowledge to different factual situations.Must be alert at
all times; pay close attention to details.Must be able to work
under stress on a regular or continuous basis.Perform other duties
as assigned.Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
Employer
Keywords: Wellpath, Conroe , Nursing Assistant/Mental Health Tech, Healthcare , Conroe, Texas
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