Patient Safety Technician
PRN (as needed) Positions Available
- Responds to supervisor, Lead BHT, and charge nurse on duty in order to continually monitor safety and interact appropriately with adult and adolescent patients on a 24/7 behavioral health care unit.
- Participates in Seclusion and Restraint (S&R) activities, when necessary to maintain safety.
- Responsible for completing all S&R documentation, as well as any necessary incident reports for every occurrence.
- Interacts respectfully and in a dignified manner with all patients, staff, visitors, etc.
- Remains calm in crisis situations.
- Ensure safety is the first priority and be the first to respond in a crisis situation.
- First to respond to crisis situations and situations in which a patient is displaying unsafe behavior.
- Redirect patient(s) behavior in a firm, yet respectful manner, participate in verbal-de-escalation, and work as a team to implement Handle with Care (HWC) non-violent interventions to fidelity.
- Responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality (HIPAA and 42-CFR).
- Responsible for routine tasks around the unit, as directed by supervisor, Lead BHT, or charge nurse on duty.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.
- Assist with maintaining unit cleanliness.
- Monitor patient behaviors and interactions.
Benefits
Full-time
- Dental, vision, health, and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employer sponsored contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA), with qualifying insurance plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- 11 paid holidays.
Must meet eligibility requirements
- 403b Retirement Plan, with 9% employer contribution for those who meet eligibility requirements.
- Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible, and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) loan repayment eligible for qualifying staff