Behavioral Health Tech - Naperville, IL - Behavioral Health Technician
Company: Edward Hospital
Location: Naperville
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Behavioral Health Tech - Naperville, ILGENERAL SUMMARY:
Under supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to
established procedures, provides direct patient care to patients
with behavioral health disorders.-- Ensures the safety and
well-being of these patients by maintaining a safe environment,
observes patient's behaviors and intervenes as needed to
de-escalate situation. ------Documents according to
department/organization procedures.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY:
It is the obligation of each employee of Edward - Elmhurst Health
to abide by and promote the mission and values of the System to
ensure that excellent services are delivered with compassion.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-- (The following duties and
responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by
the
ADA, except those that begin with the word "May.")
1.---------------- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary
to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.-- This
includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of
patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those
needs.
Carries out plan of care in accordance with and giving
consideration to patient's age specific needs.--
Complies with hospital infection control standards and
techniques.--
Provides patient/family orientation to room and hospital according
to hospital policy.--
--------------------Transports/escorts patients to other areas of
the hospital as directed.
---------------- Completes appropriate portions of admission
documentation.--
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5.---------------- Patient--
---------------------- 5.1------------ Ensures patient safety by
providing one-to-one supervision. Precautions records are
accurately completed.--
5.2-------------- Maintains a therapeutic environment by connecting
with patients and redirecting behavior ----------
------------------------ as needed.
6.---------------- Team Support
Communicates with RN regularly throughout the shift on patient
status.
Reports changes in patient status or safety to appropriate nursing
personnel as they occur.
Treats each employee as an equal and valued member of the team;
works cooperatively with other employees to complete the work.
7.---------------- Patient/Family/Customer
Treats others with courtesy and respect in all interactions.
Provide safe, seamless, and personal care to the patient.--
Promotes patient rights and ensures confidentiality and privacy in
accordance with diagnosis.
8.---------------- Education
Attends education in-service classes, unit meetings as
required.
Successfully completes annual mandatory skills day in a timely
fashion.
9.---------------- Continuous Improvement
Continuously look for, suggests and works on better ways to conduct
work
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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