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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description PRN - as needed Watertown Regional Medical Center, Sr. Behavioral Health Unit, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the role of Mental Health Technician (MHT). Will be responsible to assist with nursing care of the patient, within the Sr. Behavioral Health unit. Working under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, will performs basic nursing care, assists patients with activities of daily living, maintains a safe and therapeutic environment and assists in the admission, provision of care, discharge and transfer of patients. Will work collaboratively as a part of a patient focused team to provide excellent care and services in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Care is provided based on individual treatment plan with specific attention to the age and developmental stage of the patient, cultural factors, level of functioning, mental status, medical issues and family/living environment affecting treatment. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is responsible to assist with nursing care of the patient, within the Senior Behavioral Health unit. Working under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Behavioral Health Patient Care Partner performs basic nursing care, assists patients with activities of daily living, maintains a safe and therapeutic environment and assists in the admission, provision of care, discharge and transfer of patients. Will work collaboratively as a part of a patient focused team to provide excellent care and services in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Care is provided based on individual treatment plan with specific attention to the age and developmental stage of the patient, cultural factors, level of functioning, mental status, medical issues and family/living environment affecting treatment. Essential Functions Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN. Assist in the admission process, including obtaining vital signs, safety search of patients and personal belongings, obtaining urine specimens and orienting new patients to the service. Performs plan of care interventions and documents direct care assignments such as assistance with personal care and other activities of daily living, vital signs, weights, heights, routine specimen collections. Escorts patients to diagnostic tests and radiology. May administer medication. Documents patient care given and interventions in accordance with hospital policy and departmental standards of care. Assists RN with development of plan of care. Seeks consultation from physician, RN, and other coworkers as needed. Develops and implements long and short-term goals in... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Drug Free Workplace ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/1E71634156F6415B