Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient - Weekend Option Nights

Schedule Information: 

Friday - Sunday: 7pm to 7am

 

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

 

About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

 

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years. Duke Raleigh Campusfeatures 204 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Job Description

Perform a variety of routine activities to provide physical and psychological care to patients with psychiatric disorders.

 

Work Performed

 

Observe patients and assesses progress on daily basis; report Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. significant changes in patients' condition and/or behavior to supervising RN. Interact with patients on a one to one basis providing recreational or social activities and reinforce patient teaching. Assist patients in activities of daily living including making beds, bathing, personal hygiene, feeding and dressing. Assist patients with position changes, range of motion exercises, transfers and walking. Provide care and monitoring of patients in seclusion and/or restraint. Provide protection and control for patients as required to ensure patient safety in the facility. Participate in restraining combative patients as necessary. Ensure compliance with safety and infection control guidelines including universal precautions for self and patients. Participate in staff discussions to assess, coordinate and execute patient care. Maintain a clean, neat and safe work environment; activities may include but not be limited to tidyingroom, cleaning equipment, changing bed linens, restocking work areas, keeping rooms and hallways clear of debris, etc. Practice proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures: immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injuries to manager. Participate in review of activities and processes for work area; assist in implementing changes to effect continual improvement in services provided; comply with regulatory and legal requirements. Assist in organizing and conducting recreational activities. Interact with patients on a one to one as well as small group basis; assist patients in planning how the treatment plan can be optimally utilized for their benefit.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Knowledge of special procedures that are applicable to work performed. environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with treatments to patients. Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine Knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, infection control, and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a health care Knowledge of specimen collection, storage and transport. Knowledge of behavioral principles and individual responses to stressors. patients and hospital staff. Ability to work with, express sensitivity and understanding, and secure the cooperation of patients, including maintainingsympathetic attitude towards patients. Ability to keep calm in stressful situations. Ability to maintain routine records and prepare reports. Ability to recognize patients in emergency states and seek appropriate assistance. Ability to maintain confidentiality and other patient rights. Ability to understand, follow and communicate/relate oral and written instructions and pertinent information accurately. Ability to apply proper body mechanics and safety. individuals in didactic or recreational groups.

 

Level Characteristics

 

N/A

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education

 

 

Graduation from high school or GED.

 

Experience

 

1 year of experience working with patients with substance abuse, mental health, dementia diagnosis, intellectually or disabled preferred.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• One (1) of the following certifications is required
  • Listing on the Nurse Aid Registry of North Carolina
  • Certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor in North Carolina
  • Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician in North Carolina
  • Certification as a Behavioral Health Technician by The Academy of Addiction Professional or the American Medical Certification Association

If a hire does not meet 1 o