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Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare is hiring: PRN Psychiatric Nursing Assistant - CSU in Conroe

L3

tricounty behavioral healthcareConroe, TXtoday

$18/hr

Occupations

Psychiatric AidesPsychiatric TechniciansNursing Assistants

Industries

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse HospitalsOutpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersResidential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
PRN Psychiatric Nursing Assistant - CSUTri-County Behavioral Healthcare is looking for a PRN Psychiatric Nursing Assistant (PNA) to join our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) team. The ideal candidate will exercise empathy and compassion as well as perform in a manner representative of the mission and ideals of Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare in all interactions with others.
What You Will Do:
  • Initiating patient care
  • Educate patients about the rules of the CSU as needed
  • Complete rounds and monitor for safety at required intervals and complete documentation concurrently.
  • Record and maintain records of patient condition and activity, including vital signs, eating habits, and behavior and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
  • Perform searches of patients for contraband at admission.
  • Assisting with ADLs as indicated
  • Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment at scheduled times.
  • Develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
  • Engage patients in recreational activities/group activities
  • Safely de-escalate patients that are in crisis using learned SAMA techniques
  • Travel as necessary. Some travel required includes picking up meal trays for patients, providing patient transportation to medical facilities
  • This position is required to be available for 3 (12 hour) shifts per month, including one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday), as well as one summer and one winter holiday per year in order to maintain PRN status.
  • Where You Will Work:
  • This position will work in our Psychiatric Emergency Treatment Center (PETC). For more information on where you will work click here.
  • Conroe, Texas
What You'll Need:
  • High School diploma or GED required; One year in mental health field preferred.
  • Applicant will need to pass physical agility, computer literacy, and typing tests.
  • Competent computer skills and ability to navigate in an electronic health record and other technology-based platforms; Ability to pass Computer competency, Outlook and Typing test (30wpm)
  • Ability to lift 45 lbs and pass physical agility exam
  • Applicants must have a valid drivers license and be insurable through Tri-County.
  • Effective January 1, 2016, all Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare campuses are smoke free.
  • Payscale:$18/hr. - Plus Night and Weekend Shift Differentials
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Level

JuniorL3

Salary

$18/hr

Location

Conroe, TX

Occupation

Psychiatric Aides

Industry

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals

Posted

today

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