Location: Quincy,FL, USA
Description
IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a(an) Mental Health Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Capital Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
BenefitsHCA Florida Capital Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Mental Health Technician where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and QualificationsPOSITION SUMMARY:
The Mental Health Technician I provide patient care and supervision under the direction of a Registered Nurse for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environmental/instrumentation, and other health care members. The Mental Health Technician I functions as a member of the therapeutic team within limits as designated by the policies and procedures of HCA Florida Capital Hospital.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. The Mental health Tech provide and documents on patient care, observed patient behaviors by; using the nursing process, based on the nursing process, established hospital policies and procedures, unit specific policies and procedures, and/or Standards of Care/Practice.
2. Assists in the coordination of nursing/psychiatric care provided in conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
3. Participates and cooperates in the unit based Quality Improvement process.
4. Practices, develops and endorses customer service skills in relationships with internal and external customers.
5. Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
6. Observes reports and documents the patient's physiological and psychological status, informing a registered nurse of any incongruency in the above.
7. Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses systems to report potential patient safety issues
9. Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patients care
which results in patient harm or potential harm.
10. Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements.
11. Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
12. Regular, Punctual and dependable attendance.
13. As a crisis prevention intervention trained staff member, responds appropriately to a manpower request.
14. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:
High School diploma or GED required
2 Year Associates Degree preferred
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
BLS-American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Provider issued card required
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification required
o New hire/internal transfer employee must have Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) by the end of their first week in any Behavioral Health Group departments
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:
One year in a mental health or acute care setting
HCA Florida Capital Hospital is your one-stop solution for all your healthcare needs. We are an accredited healthcare facility with over 1,400 skilled employees and 500+ experienced providers. Our 288-bed, acute-care hospital provides 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center w/PCI-Resuscitation, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Imaging Services, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedic/Spine Center, Physical Therapy Services, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Surgical Weight Loss Center, Network-of-Care Affiliated Physician Practices, and much more. Trust us to give you compassionate care and exceptional service.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.