Mental Health Patient Care Technician Job code: 20000 10016 001793 Reports to: Cindy Radovic (20003 10035 001309) Position Objective: Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective health care through the direct care of patients in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Understands self-motivation in performing basic nursing care. Participates in the team nursing concept, completing tasks as delegated by the assigned nurse. May be trained to insert IV’s on certain shifts/units. Validation of training and skill will be documented, upon successful completion. Essential Job Duties: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Assists with intake/admissions for mental health patients arriving to ED or transferring from other areas of ED in supporting the patient, communicating expectations and assisting with safety check in. Provides direct care to patients with special attention to personal hygiene in the morning and bedtime care. Initiates and maintains all types of safety measures. Maintains a supportive presence in the common area of the EDMH and assists team with early identification and intervention in potential escalating events. Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition, including mental status to assigned nurse. Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing in clothes, gathering belongings and transport if necessary to lobby. Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure. Assists patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by physician or unit protocol. Participates in the orientation of new staff acting as mentor as needed and requested. Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to AAMC policy. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment on the unit. Transports patients in accordance with established safety policies. Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure; communicating STAT or urgent orders to the care provider. Educational/Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or GED One year of experience as a CNA in acute care setting preferred. Experience in acute psychiatric environment, either ED or inpatient psychiatric unit preferred If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform the duties of a qualified interpreter Required License/Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS Crisis Prevention Intervention(CPI) within 30 days of hire Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands: There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens as well as patients who are agitated. Physical Demands – Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary. Pay Range $17.50 — $26 USD Luminis Health Benefits Overview: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year) • Paid Time Off • Tuition Assistance Benefits • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees • Wellness Programs • Employee Assistance Programs and more *Benefit offerings based on employment status Opt-in for text notifications! 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Position Objective: Evaluates patients for cardiopulmonary rehab services and provides appropriate therapy, including exercise, education, and counseling according to department policies and procedures. Assesses effectiveness of interventions and documents according to department standards. Essential Job Duties: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Conducts intake evaluations through screening, interviewing and examining individuals according to department standards. Performs duties according to established standards for age groups adult through geriatric. Performs physiological monitoring including blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, EKG and assessment of exercise response and documents according to department standards. Performs patient and family education and counseling and documents according to department standards. Performs as clinical charge person in the absence of Cardiopulmonary supervisor when designated. Participates in QI, outcomes collection and data analysis, and assists with program evaluation and marketing. Performs and documents emergency treatment according to BLS and ACLS standards and within scope of practice. Educational/Experience Requirements: 1 year clinical experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehab or 3 years in critical/intermediate care. Required License/Certifications: CPR - American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification. Current ACLS certification. Adherence to the credentialing requirements of AAMC as stated in the nursing bylaws. Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands: There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Physical Demands – Heavy The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary. Pay Range $30 — $50 USD Luminis Health Benefits Overview: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year) • Paid Time Off • Tuition Assistance Benefits • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees • Wellness Programs • Employee Assistance Programs and more *Benefit offerings based on employment status Opt-in for text notifications! Luminis Health's two-way SMS texting platform lets you receive notifications and messages from our Talent Acquisition team directly on your phone. To enable this feature, select "yes" when asked to "opt-in to receive text messages" and to "Receive updates from a recruiter about this job via SMS" when completing your application. Once you are opted in, you can easily opt-out at any time. Standard text messaging rates may apply based on the candidate's mobile carrier plan. Luminis Health is not responsible for any charges incurred by the recipient. Candidates are encouraged to review their mobile carrier's plan for applicable text messaging rates and usage charges.
Position Objective: Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as a provider of direct and indirect patient care and by effective of the health care team. Functions as a competent member of the health care team. 1. Clinical Decision Making/Judgment Demonstrates clinical nursing knowledge and skill in the specialization of the unit. Demonstrates the ability to apply the nursing process effectively in the care of culturally diverse patients and families. Demonstrates the ability to utilize all applicable laws, policies, standards, guidelines and evidence-based practice in the provision of patient/family care. Organizes and reprioritizes patient care activities based on subtle and overt and/or environmental changes. Consistently and thoroughly assesses patients to collect data and identify learning needs according to established standards and policies. Utilizes a systematic, continuous and complete analysis of assessment data to develop individualized problem lists for assigned patients. Develops and individualizes a plan of care for each patient in accordance with established standards, appropriate prioritization of problems/needs, and mutually agreed upon goals. Efficiently implements the patients plan of care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and guidelines. Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration, pain management and other unit or initiative specific skills. Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the plan(s) of care, making revisions and recommendations based on analysis of patient responses to interventions. 2. Nurse-Patient Family Relationships Demonstrates the ability to assess the patients/familys learning needs, readiness to learn, learning style, and presence of barriers to learning. Demonstrates the ability to develop, implement and evaluate teaching plans for patient populations in unit specialty in accordance with applicable standards. Demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span to the care of patients. Provides direct patient care to patients and families in a culturally, developmentally and ethically appropriate manner. Plans of care address the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and learning needs of the patient/family. 3. Clinical Scholarship Participates in QI, CPI and risk management activities at the unit, department or organizational level. Demonstrates the ability to effectively perform and improve all processes in order to achieve excellence with regard to Luminis Healths quality standards and benchmarks. Supports the use of evidence based guidelines and organizational policies and procedures to promote safe patient care and a safe practice environment. 4. Clinical Leadership Participates in unit shared governance according to departmental standards. Participates in the education and orientation of new staff. Delegates patient care activities as appropriate; evaluates delegated activities for expected patient care outcomes. Employs real time computer documentation when completing patient record. Educational/Experience Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Adherence to the credentialing requirements of Luminis Health as stated in the nursing bylaws. Required License/Certifications: Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing BLS - American Heart Association Health Provider BLS requirement does not apply in Prep Department If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform the duties of a qualified interpreter. Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands: There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Physical Demands - The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary. Pay Range $34 — $54 USD Luminis Health Benefits Overview: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year) • Paid Time Off • Tuition Assistance Benefits • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees • Wellness Programs • Employee Assistance Programs and more *Benefit offerings based on employment status Opt-in for text notifications! Luminis Health's two-way SMS texting platform lets you receive notifications and messages from our Talent Acquisition team directly on your phone. To enable this feature, select "yes" when asked to "opt-in to receive text messages" and to "Receive updates from a recruiter about this job via SMS" when completing your application. Once you are opted in, you can easily opt-out at any time. Standard text messaging rates may apply based on the candidate's mobile carrier plan. 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Position Objective: Provides direct care to employees, volunteers and physicians as patients in a culturally, developmentally, and ethically appropriate manner. Essential Job Duties: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Consistently and thoroughly assesses patients to collect data and identify learning needs according to established standards and policies. Administers pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screens by working with the HR team, supervisors, and employees, explaining and executing processes accurately. Administers health screens for all new employees by evaluating all information, administering proper immunizations, refers for additional screenings when necessary, contacts recruiters with final information. Performs annual or biannual health programs on all Health System employees and follows up on all non-compliant employees. Evaluates all laboratory and x-ray data with Employee Health Physician and educates employees concerning the results as needed. Provides educational material and counseling on current health issues and mandatory parts of the employee health program. Offers recommended but not mandatory immunizations to all employees and volunteers. Maintains employee health records and information in strict confidentiality. Administers the Workers Compensation program by providing first aid and managed care to all injured employees, keeps communication open with all parties and process bills in efficient manner. Compiles data adheres to regulations and policies of AAHS Infection Committee, OSHA and CDC. Maintains membership on the AAHS Infection Committee and shares pertinent information to all. Educational/Experience Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Required License/Certifications: Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing. CPR. Certification in Occupational Health preferred. Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands: There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Physical Demands - The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary. Pay Range $35 — $54 USD Luminis Health Benefits Overview: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year) • Paid Time Off • Tuition Assistance Benefits • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees • Wellness Programs • Employee Assistance Programs and more *Benefit offerings based on employment status Opt-in for text notifications! Luminis Health's two-way SMS texting platform lets you receive notifications and messages from our Talent Acquisition team directly on your phone. To enable this feature, select "yes" when asked to "opt-in to receive text messages" and to "Receive updates from a recruiter about this job via SMS" when completing your application. Once you are opted in, you can easily opt-out at any time. Standard text messaging rates may apply based on the candidate's mobile carrier plan. Luminis Health is not responsible for any charges incurred by the recipient. Candidates are encouraged to review their mobile carrier's plan for applicable text messaging rates and usage charges.
Position Objective: To efficiently and effectively triage incoming calls and provide a variety of nursing treatment functions, including assessment of symptoms, prioritizing patient appointments, facilitating smooth patient flow and by providing assistance to both physician and clinical support staff within the office. Essential Job Duties: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Obtains patient vital signs and prepares patients for examination by physician. Schedules surgical appointments with patient and with hospital or surgical center. Schedules tests for patients as needed (CT, Ultrasound, Vascular, Lab, etc). Communicates with insurance companies to obtain required authorizations. Communicates with patients regarding their medical questions, medication inquiries, etc. Handles follow-up/Post-Op calls to patients. Handles DME and Home Nursing Orders. Completes patient FMLA and Return to Work forms. Manages medical supply ordering. Sterilizes surgical equipment. Assists physician with in-office procedures as needed. Updates MSDS Binder as needed. Assists with answering phones as needed. Educational/Experience Requirements: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Two years of related clinical nursing experience. Required License/Certifications: Current Maryland Board of Nursing license. CPR through the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers level). Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands: There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Physical Demands - The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary. Pay Range $30 — $45 USD Luminis Health Benefits Overview: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year) • Paid Time Off • Tuition Assistance Benefits • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees • Wellness Programs • Employee Assistance Programs and more *Benefit offerings based on employment status Opt-in for text notifications! Luminis Health's two-way SMS texting platform lets you receive notifications and messages from our Talent Acquisition team directly on your phone. To enable this feature, select "yes" when asked to "opt-in to receive text messages" and to "Receive updates from a recruiter about this job via SMS" when completing your application. Once you are opted in, you can easily opt-out at any time. Standard text messaging rates may apply based on the candidate's mobile carrier plan. Luminis Health is not responsible for any charges incurred by the recipient. Candidates are encouraged to review their mobile carrier's plan for applicable text messaging rates and usage charges.
