Mental Health Technician (MHT) Nights (3-12 Hour Shifts)

SUN Behavioral Kentucky - Erlanger, KY 41018

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Any Education Level: High School/GED Travel Percentage: None Category: Health Care

Description

Position Summary:

Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN or LPN/LVN. Provides for the personal care and comfort of psychiatric patients. Provides a safe, clean environment. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs and records patient vital signs, intake and output; notifies RN of any changes.
• Continuously observes patients' behavior, mental status and activities, notifies RN of any changes or unusual occurrences.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify behaviors that require intervention.
• Escorts patients when leaving the unit ...