Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Charlotte Behavioral Health Emergency Department (ed) Ft Days

Advocate Aurora Health

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

Job Summary

  • The role involves observing, reporting, and documenting signs of patient behavior changes 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 a comprehensive suite of total rewards including health benefits, retirement plans, and educational assistance programs.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $19.80 - $29.70 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Flexibility in changing workload
  • Empathy while maintaining dignity
  • Unit-based process improvement participation
  • Bachelor's degree preference
  • Hospital setting experience

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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