Mental Health Technician PRN Nights
Oceans Healthcare, Norman, OK, United States
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Overview
Norman Regional Health System and Oceans Healthcare have partnered to expand access to behavioral health services in south central Oklahoma through construction of a new, state‑of‑the‑art behavioral hospital.
Behavioral Health Center at Porter Health Village, a 48‑bed facility, will more than double Norman Regional Health System’s inpatient capacity for adult and senior behavioral health patients and add new services, including an intensive outpatient program and a dedicated geriatric behavioral health unit. The freestanding hospital will be located on the Norman Regional Porter campus and replace the existing 20‑bed behavioral health unit.
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) supports the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of the BHT's training and experience. The BHT will maintain a safe and professional standard for patient care in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures and performance improvement standards.
Essential Functions
Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements, as well as Joint Commission standards.
Effectively apply supportive behavior when assisting in the control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior; demonstrate the ability to employ de‑escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
Inventory patient belongings accurately and secure contraband as needed; complete unit safety checks.
Comply with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attend required in‑services to stay informed.
Implement patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel; perform vital signs, weights, ADL, intake and output documentation, nutritional monitoring, and communicate findings to the nurse, ensuring patients receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
Assist patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions, and maintenance of belongings; assist at‑risk and/or physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
Individualize all patient care activities to the age‑specific, disability, and cultural sensitivity needs of the patient.
Communicate and document patient observation and dates effectively in the patient record; document patient’s departure from unit (e.g., for passes, transport to doctor’s appointment, community meetings) with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines; document significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, nutrition intake, and patient observation findings on assigned patients as requested by the registered nurse, with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines.
Communicate outcome of assigned tasks to nursing staff in a timely manner; follow up on patient care responsibilities; complete assignments, ongoing activities, and current patient needs to relevant staff to assure continuity of care.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Education / Experience
High school graduate or equivalent with CNA certification or at least 6 months of prior bedside, direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting is required.
Skills / Qualifications
Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written instruction. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must work well with diverse populations. Must utilize age, disability, and cultural specific knowledge in working with specialized populations to best communicate with those clients. Must be in good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm empathetic attitude, respect for dignity, worth and potentiality of clients, and a high sense of personal integrity. Must be able to work under close supervision. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans‑approved behavioral de‑escalation program.
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Norman Regional Health System and Oceans Healthcare have partnered to expand access to behavioral health services in south central Oklahoma through construction of a new, state‑of‑the‑art behavioral hospital.
Behavioral Health Center at Porter Health Village, a 48‑bed facility, will more than double Norman Regional Health System’s inpatient capacity for adult and senior behavioral health patients and add new services, including an intensive outpatient program and a dedicated geriatric behavioral health unit. The freestanding hospital will be located on the Norman Regional Porter campus and replace the existing 20‑bed behavioral health unit.
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) supports the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of the BHT's training and experience. The BHT will maintain a safe and professional standard for patient care in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures and performance improvement standards.
Essential Functions
Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements, as well as Joint Commission standards.
Effectively apply supportive behavior when assisting in the control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior; demonstrate the ability to employ de‑escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
Inventory patient belongings accurately and secure contraband as needed; complete unit safety checks.
Comply with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attend required in‑services to stay informed.
Implement patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel; perform vital signs, weights, ADL, intake and output documentation, nutritional monitoring, and communicate findings to the nurse, ensuring patients receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
Assist patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions, and maintenance of belongings; assist at‑risk and/or physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
Individualize all patient care activities to the age‑specific, disability, and cultural sensitivity needs of the patient.
Communicate and document patient observation and dates effectively in the patient record; document patient’s departure from unit (e.g., for passes, transport to doctor’s appointment, community meetings) with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines; document significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, nutrition intake, and patient observation findings on assigned patients as requested by the registered nurse, with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines.
Communicate outcome of assigned tasks to nursing staff in a timely manner; follow up on patient care responsibilities; complete assignments, ongoing activities, and current patient needs to relevant staff to assure continuity of care.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Education / Experience
High school graduate or equivalent with CNA certification or at least 6 months of prior bedside, direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting is required.
Skills / Qualifications
Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written instruction. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must work well with diverse populations. Must utilize age, disability, and cultural specific knowledge in working with specialized populations to best communicate with those clients. Must be in good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm empathetic attitude, respect for dignity, worth and potentiality of clients, and a high sense of personal integrity. Must be able to work under close supervision. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans‑approved behavioral de‑escalation program.
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