Psychiatric Technician/weekender - Atrium Health Charlotte Behavioral Health I/p Psychiatric Adolescent 2 West Unit Pt Days

Advocate Health

Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Base: $19.80 - $29.70; bonus/equity: not specified...
Therapeutic communication with patients
Cpi behavior control techniques
Half-hour patient safety rounds
The role involves observing, reporting, and documenting signs and symptoms or changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse while interacting therapeutically

Job Summary

  • The role involves observing, reporting, and documenting signs and symptoms or changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse while interacting therapeutically.
  • Employees must utilize CPI techniques appropriately and conduct rounds on assigned patients at least every half hour during their shift.
  • Advocate Health offers comprehensive benefits including health and welfare programs, competitive compensation, and generous retirement offerings.

Matching Summary

The role involves observing, reporting, and documenting signs and symptoms or changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse while interacting therapeutically.

Salary

Base: $19.80 - $29.70; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Therapeutic communication with patients
  • CPI behavior control techniques
  • Half-hour patient safety rounds
  • Documentation of behavioral changes
  • Participation in group therapy activities

Nice-to-have

  • Flexibility in changing workload
  • Empathy maintaining patient dignity
  • Unit-based process improvement participation
  • Experience in hospital settings preferred

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • CPI certification required within 90 days
  • BLS certification required per policy
  • Relevant patient care experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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