MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN: MISSOURI PSYCHIATRIC CENTER - FULL TIME - VARIED SHIFTS Job at MU Health Care
- Report and record observable changes in patient behavior and physical condition.
- Interact with patients as a part of the treatment plan, including social, recreational and treatment activities in order to provide continuing treatment and rehabilitation.
- Respond to, and participate in, crisis interventions (assaultive/resistive behavior, suicide attempts, medical emergencies, etc.) in order to assure safety of patients, staff, and the general public. Ability to perform such techniques as Basic Life Support (BLS) and crisis prevention interventions in such situations.
- Perform basic nursing care and provide general daily care of patients.
- Perform grooming and hygiene (including dressing, bathing, toileting and feeding) for patients unable to do so.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Requires current enrollment in a professional or practical nursing education program, that has or will be completed within ninety (90) days a fundamentals of nursing course;
Requires current enrollment in a professional or practical nursing education program, that has or will be completed within ninety (90) days a fundamentals of nursing course;
A professional nursing or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or
Is a certified as a nursing assistant; or
Has documented experience with direct patient care such as a nursing assistant, emergency medical technician or surgical technician in the past three (3) years; or
Has proof of completion or will complete within 90 days an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) training program in Missouri or another state which meets the requirements of this rule within the last three (3) years; or
Has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country.
Requires strong customer service team orientation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.
This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At MU Health Care, an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building an inclusive environment based on mutual respect and learning. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
At MU Health Care, we believe in the value of human diversity because it enriches our lives and our organization. We are committed to increasing access and inclusion as we continue to save and improve lives. If you have questions about this information, please contact Human Resources.
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