*** Full-Time Night Shift, 7pm-7am Shift *** JOB SUMMARY: The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct patient care to patients in daily living such as assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting under the supervision of nurses. MHT’s provide the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment, and crisis intervention. Because they serve in close contact with patients, Mental Health Technicians may encounter violent patients or crisis situations. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. • Measure vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate). • Provide direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking. • Turn and reposition patients to prevent skin breakdown. • Change bed linens. • Record amount of oral intake and measure urinary output. • Supply/empty bed pans. • Interact with patients and family in a professional manner. • Transport patients and equipment. • Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor. • Follow infectious disease precautions to prevent spread of infections. • Assist with the monitoring of a safe and therapeutic work environment. • Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital. • Participate and assist with recreational activities for patients. • Adheres to compliance of restraint and seclusion guidelines. • Participate and assist with therapeutic activities for patients. • Request direction and supervision when needed. • Complete appropriate documentation in a manner that is organized, clear, complete, current and legible. • Ensure compliance in the completion, filing, and retrieval of medical records. • Work designated schedule. • Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Adhere to and respect all policies regarding patient rights, anonymity, and confidentiality of all patient records past and present, including any written or verbal communications regarding patient identity, address and situation. • Promote and adhere to cultural competency in patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, vendors, supervisors, and management • Function in a friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional manner with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, visitors, coworkers, and management • Promote, adhere, and monitor for a drug and violence free workplace • Report incidents to supervisor • Successful completion of required training • Handle multiple priorities effectively • Abide by attendance guidelines REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS: • Must be compassionate and truly interested in helping others • Must be patient, honest, good communicators, good observer, and capable of handling tough stressful, and crisis situations • Displays flexibility, cooperation, and positive attitude regarding work • Practices de-escalation techniques and therapeutic rapport toward patients • Knowledgeable in the needs of the patients served and patient rights • Knowledgeable in admission criteria for patients and ability to screen for criteria • Knowledgeable in restraints and seclusion laws, regulations and requirements • Knowledgeable and demonstrates the mission of the hospital • Promotion of the reduction of stigma of mental illness • Knowledgeable of the persons served and their rights • Advocate for the needs of the persons served Required Computer Software/Equipment used: • Various operating systems • Standard office equipment • Microsoft Suite applications • Desktop, laptop and/or iPad • Personal protective equipment (PPE) • Standard medical equipment REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience: o One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred • License/Certification: o Certified as a Certified Nurse Assistant o CPI certification ▪ Will be trained at the next available class. Until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPI certified healthcare professional. o CMS Restraint and Seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers o CPR certification ▪ Will be trained at the next available class. Until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPR certified healthcare professional. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Does not have supervisory responsibilities • Supervisor frequently determines priorities • Occasionally needs manager’s direction due to extraordinary circumstances WORKING CONDITIONS: • Audio-Visual: Good • Hearing: Good • Ability to lift to 50 pounds • Pathogens: Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contagious illnesses • Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling ,use of hands • Work is typically performed in a well-lit; comfortable temperature-controlled • Above-average conversational noise is frequent • Position may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime or occasional week-end work • Must be able to speak and write in English • Travel may be required The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SAFETY EXPECTATIONS: • Work safely and follow safety rules • Report unsafe working conditions and behaviors • Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER This Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. This Organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com . *** New Competitive Wages *** *** Days - 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM *** POSITION SUMMARY: The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses. MHT’s provide assistance to patients in daily living such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. MHT’s provide the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment, and crisis intervention. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to: Compliance with completion, filing, and retrieval of medical records Direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking Transport patients and equipment Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital Participate and assist with recreational activities for patients Participate and assist with therapeutic activities for patients Required Work Experience: One (1) to two (2) years’ in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements: CNA Certification Required CPI Certification will be trained at the next available class. Until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPI certified healthcare professional. CPR Certification will be trained at the next available class. Until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPR certified healthcare professional. CMS Restraint and Seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers. Other Requirements: Position may require unscheduled overtime, after-hours, and week-end work Must be willing and able to work flexible hours Physical Requirements: Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
About Unity Psychiatric Care Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com . *** 7:00 am to 7:00 pm *** POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to provide clinical oversight for the day-to-day operations of the hospital, work with patients in a therapeutic setting, follow and carry out physician orders, complete assessments, initiate and update treatment plans, direct patient care, group and individual therapy/education, referral for intake and continuum of care, application of treatment and restraints or seclusion interventions. Meeting patient goals, clinical documentation, IV administration, educating family members, teaching and supervising other mental healthcare workers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to: Evaluates the care for each patient on admission and on an ongoing basis in accordance with accepted nursing practice Ensures that the nursing staff develops and keeps current nursing care plans for each patient Makes all patient care assignments Reviews staffing schedules and meets patient care need to make adjustment for nursing staff absenteeism IV administration and venipuncture techniques as authorized by state laws Patient/Family education regarding medication administration, patient disorder needs, benefits, side effects, disease prevention and basic living skills Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, treatment, and tests Complete psychiatric metric measures Provide pharmaceutical services within scope of license and education Demonstrates the development discharge plans/reassessment of plans that are made before discharge and arrangements for appropriate post-hospital care that avoid unnecessary delays in discharge Provide emergency care within safe and appropriate times Required Work Experience: One (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferably in geriatrics and/or mental health Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Registered Nursing (RN) Degree Current State Registered Nursing (RN) License Current CPR Certification Current CPI Certification Other Requirements: Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work Must be willing and able to work flexible hours Travel required Physical Requirements: Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
About Unity Psychiatric Care Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com . POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide a combination of nursing services, instruction, and assessments throughout the hospital; to participate in a variety of nursing assessments, direct patient care, and health education services; and to do related work as required. The LPN is accountable for the delivery of patient care within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines set forth by Unity, CMS, and Licensure Standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Supervise all resident/patient treatments. Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in the treatment and examination of patients. Perform administrative duties such as documenting nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations and studies. Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician. Conduct and monitor prescribed treatments, such as dressing changes, drawing of blood, catheter changes, NG tube insertion and removal, laboratory work, etc. as assigned. Perform emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and in the event of death, notify family and appropriate third parties. Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc. Admit, transfer and discharge patients. Required Work Experience: Minimum of six (6) months experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other health care institution. Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements: Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license Other Requirements: Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work Must be willing and able to work flexible hours Travel required Physical Requirements: Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
About Unity Psychiatric Care Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com . *** Night Shift PRN Positions Available! *** POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to provide clinical oversight for the day-to-day operations of the hospital, work with patients in a therapeutic setting, follow and carry out physician orders, complete assessments, initiate and update treatment plans, direct patient care, group and individual therapy/education, referral for intake and continuum of care, application of treatment and restraints or seclusion interventions. Meeting patient goals, clinical documentation, IV administration, educating family members, teaching and supervising other mental healthcare workers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to: Evaluates the care for each patient on admission and on an ongoing basis in accordance with accepted nursing practice Ensures that the nursing staff develops and keeps current nursing care plans for each patient Makes all patient care assignments Reviews staffing schedules and meets patient care need to make adjustment for nursing staff absenteeism IV administration and venipuncture techniques as authorized by state laws Patient/Family education regarding medication administration, patient disorder needs, benefits, side effects, disease prevention and basic living skills Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, treatment, and tests Complete psychiatric metric measures Provide pharmaceutical services within scope of license and education Demonstrates the development discharge plans/reassessment of plans that are made before discharge and arrangements for appropriate post-hospital care that avoid unnecessary delays in discharge Provide emergency care within safe and appropriate times Required Work Experience: One (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferably in geriatrics and/or mental health Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Registered Nursing (RN) Degree Current State Registered Nursing (RN) License Current CPR Certification Current CPI Certification Other Requirements: Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work Must be willing and able to work flexible hours Travel required Physical Requirements: Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
