CNA Mental Health Tech Senior Behavioral Health Part Time Nights No Weekends!

$3,750 Sign On Bonus

Night Shift; .6 FTE / 24 Hours per week

No weekends!

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.

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At Watertown Regional Medical Center, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our healthcare professionals deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen disciplines. The heart of WRMC is in its people, making our hospital a family that only the best is invited to join. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for healthcare,we invite you to apply today.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred
• Minimum requirement of current CNA, EMT or LPN certification/license issued by the State of Wisconsin, required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must be able to work with several distractions including light conversations.
• Must be able to deal with aggressive, hostile and irrational behaviors of patients.
• Must be able to respond immediately in crisis situations concerning patients and/or family members.