Mental Health Tech. PRN

Company: Longleaf Hospital
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: January 10, 2022

Job Description:

Perform assigned nursing tasks in a competent and timely mannerMonitor for behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviorsEncourage patients to participate in interpersonal and other therapeutic activities to enhance their interpersonal skillsReinforce new skills learned by patients from therapists, physicians and RNs that promote improved physical and/or mental wellnessPossess good working knowledge of basic health/disease concepts, psychosocial and spiritual needs, environmental concerns, self-care needs, educational needsExhibit basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and normal body functionsExhibit deep respect for cultural and age related variances with patientsKnowledge of proper use of blood pressure equipment, thermometers and knowledge of proper procedure for taking temp, pulse, respirations ad blood pressures.Basic knowledge of learning differences in both the individual and the age-related group to which the patient belongsMust understand and adhere to patient bill of rightsAbility to maintain interpersonal relationships with co-workersOrder and inventory forms and medical supplies appropriatelySuperior customer service skills including phone skillsEffective documentations skillsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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