Tech Behavioral Health ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Tech Behavioral Health ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders (Job
ID: 11851)Job SummaryUnder close supervision, responsible for
providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for
psychiatric patients. Provides direct patient care and may conduct
therapeutic group sessions under the direction and supervision of
the RN. Provides input to the RN to help develop the plan of care
and assists in carrying out the plan of care for assigned patients.
Assists with the admission of new patients and orients new patients
and families to the unit.
Responsibilities
* Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers and appropriate
documentation.
* Performs transportation responsibilities when requested;
transporting patients from one area to another; delivering
laboratory specimens, blood products, medications and other
hospital/medical items to the requested departments as needed; and
includes access to the pneumatic tube system to transport items,
including blood products and medications, to and from the tube and
the desired location.
* Obtains vital signs on assigned adolescent adult, and geriatric
patients.
* Differentiates normal from abnormal findings and reports abnormal
values or conditions to the RN. (EX. abnormal vital signs, safety
concerns, family issues.) .
* Provides care to patients in seclusion/restraint according to
27-10 regulations and department policy and procedure.
* Collects laboratory specimens on assigned patients as directed by
RN staff.
* Is aware of legal aspects of care as defined by C.S. 27-10
including patients' rights.
* Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with
fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. Treats these
individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect;
consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and
non-verbal communications.
* Adheres to, complies with and demonstrates support for the
mission and values of Denver Health.
* Supports and adheres to the Denver Health Values of Trust,
Respect, & Excellence.
* Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and
maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing
information learned on the job, except when necessary in the
performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient's
care.
* Adheres to Denver Health and departmental attendance
guidelines.
* Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities* Demonstrates sensitivity in dealing
with the psychiatric patient population which requires very
specific communication skills as directed by the plan of care and
ability to deal with milieu management.
* Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures
within a particular field.
* Skill in assisting patients with daily activities. Human
relations and effective communication skills.
* Ability to demonstrate and maintain clinic competency.
* Ability to observe and document the patient's behavior.
* Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform
the functions of the job.
Education * High School Diploma or GED (Required) Degree in a
related field such as psychology, counseling, or clinical social
work (AA, BA. or BS or higher), preferred or Two years' experience
in the field or related area preferred or an equivalent
combination
Experience Credentials * Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from American
Heart Association (Required) * Possession of a current Colorado
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), preferred
* Certified Addictions Counselor, level one (CAC-1 or greater),
preferred
* Enrollment in an accredited school of nursing: in the second year
of the program, preferred
* Other current health technology certificate, preferred
All Certifications and Licenses required for this job must be kept
current as a condition of continued employment
* Possession of a current Colorado Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA), preferred
* Certified Addictions Counselor, level one (CAC-1 or greater),
preferred
* Enrollment in an accredited school of nursing: in the second year
of the program, preferred
* Other current health technology certificate, preferred
All Certifications and Licenses required for this job must be kept
current as a condition of continued employment
* Certified Addiction Counselor I
Location
Conversion
Shift
Rotates
Work Type
Full time
Salary:$19.23 - $25.96/hrAll job applicants for safety-sensitive
positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional
offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated,
high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the
nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care
medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10
family health centers, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky
Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and
The Denver Health Foundation.As Colorado's primary, and essential,
safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven
organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for
the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for
the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as
applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for
more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.Located
near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many
of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.We
strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an
equal opportunity employer (EOE). Denver Health is committed to
provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all
applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver Health does not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of
disability or any other federal, state or local protected
class.
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