Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Charlotte Behavioral Health Observation Unit Prn

Atrium Health

Charlotte, North Carolina, US
$19.80 - $29.70 ph
Therapeutic interaction with patients
Observe and report patient behavior
Participate in group activities
Observe, report, and document signs and symptoms or changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse, interact with patients therapeutically, and assist, initiate, and participate in social and recreational activities

Job Summary

  • Observe, report, and document signs and symptoms or changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse, interact with patients therapeutically, and assist, initiate, and participate in social and recreational activities.
  • Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, and handling of charts, supplies, equipment, blood, and body fluids in a patient care area with potentially combative or self-destructive patients.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in your career development.

Matching Summary

Observe, report, and document signs and symptoms or changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse, interact with patients therapeutically, and assist, initiate, and participate in social and recreational activities.

Salary

$19.80 - $29.70

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Therapeutic interaction with patients
  • Observe and report patient behavior
  • Participate in group activities
  • Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality
  • Respond to patients with empathy

Nice-to-have

  • Flexibility in changing workload
  • Participate in process improvement
  • Unit-based committee participation

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • CPI certification required within 90 days
  • BLS required per policy guidelines
  • Good therapeutic communication skills required

Work Rights

Not specified

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