Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com . POSITION SUMMARY: The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses. MHT’s provide assistance to patients in daily living such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. MHT’s provide the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment, and crisis intervention. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to: Compliance with completion, filing, and retrieval of medical records Direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking Transport patients and equipment Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital Participate and assist with recreational activities for patients Participate and assist with therapeutic activities for patients Required Work Experience: One (1) to two (2) years’ in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements: CNA Certification Required CPI Certification will be trained at the next available class. Until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPI certified healthcare professional. CPR Certification will be trained at the next available class. Until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPR certified healthcare professional. CMS Restraint and Seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers. Other Requirements: Position may require unscheduled overtime, after-hours, and week-end work Must be willing and able to work flexible hours Physical Requirements: Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Recognize and respond to the needs of the members WIll draw blood and labs as necessary. Observe members’ conditions, vital signs, activities of daily living, and report changes to the TruHealth clinical staff as soon as possible Establish a relationship with the patient and facility personnel that promotes trust and provides emotional support Complete appropriate documentation that is organized, clear, complete, current and legible as needed Verify the identification of a member to ensure appropriate care is provided The ability to participate and assist with recreational and therapeutic activities for members as needed Travel to multiple different locations to round on members and check in with staff to ensure support is given appropriately Other duties as assigned by supervisor JOB REQUIREMENTS: Adhere to and respect all policies regarding resident rights, anonymity, and confidentiality of all member records past and present Follow infectious disease precautions to prevent spread of infections Possess good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations; respond promptly to customer’s needs Clean driving record and the ability to travel to multiple locations Successful completion of required training Regular, reliable attendance; abide by attendance guidelines REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program Bachelor’s degree preferred Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in clinical nursing or rehabilitation for the geriatric population Two (2) years’ experience in managed care License/Certification: Current state LPN license Current and valid driver’s license Current motor vehicle insurance CPR Certification
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Recognize and respond to the needs of the members WIll draw blood and labs as necessary. Observe members’ conditions, vital signs, activities of daily living, and report changes to the TruHealth clinical staff as soon as possible Establish a relationship with the patient and facility personnel that promotes trust and provides emotional support Complete appropriate documentation that is organized, clear, complete, current and legible as needed Verify the identification of a member to ensure appropriate care is provided The ability to participate and assist with recreational and therapeutic activities for members as needed Travel to multiple different locations to round on members and check in with staff to ensure support is given appropriately Other duties as assigned by supervisor JOB REQUIREMENTS: Adhere to and respect all policies regarding resident rights, anonymity, and confidentiality of all member records past and present Follow infectious disease precautions to prevent spread of infections Possess good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations; respond promptly to customer’s needs Clean driving record and the ability to travel to multiple locations Successful completion of required training Regular, reliable attendance; abide by attendance guidelines REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program Bachelor’s degree preferred Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in clinical nursing or rehabilitation for the geriatric population Two (2) years’ experience in managed care License/Certification: Current state LPN license Current and valid driver’s license Current motor vehicle insurance CPR Certification
About Unity Psychiatric Care Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com . *** Night Shift PRN Positions Available! *** POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to provide clinical oversight for the day-to-day operations of the hospital, work with patients in a therapeutic setting, follow and carry out physician orders, complete assessments, initiate and update treatment plans, direct patient care, group and individual therapy/education, referral for intake and continuum of care, application of treatment and restraints or seclusion interventions. Meeting patient goals, clinical documentation, IV administration, educating family members, teaching and supervising other mental healthcare workers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to: Evaluates the care for each patient on admission and on an ongoing basis in accordance with accepted nursing practice Ensures that the nursing staff develops and keeps current nursing care plans for each patient Makes all patient care assignments Reviews staffing schedules and meets patient care need to make adjustment for nursing staff absenteeism IV administration and venipuncture techniques as authorized by state laws Patient/Family education regarding medication administration, patient disorder needs, benefits, side effects, disease prevention and basic living skills Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, treatment, and tests Complete psychiatric metric measures Provide pharmaceutical services within scope of license and education Demonstrates the development discharge plans/reassessment of plans that are made before discharge and arrangements for appropriate post-hospital care that avoid unnecessary delays in discharge Provide emergency care within safe and appropriate times Required Work Experience: One (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferably in geriatrics and/or mental health Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Registered Nursing (RN) Degree Current State Registered Nursing (RN) License Current CPR Certification Current CPI Certification Other Requirements: Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work Must be willing and able to work flexible hours Travel required Physical Requirements: Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
About Unity Psychiatric Care Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com . POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to provide clinical oversight for the day-to-day operations of the hospital, work with patients in a therapeutic setting, follow and carry out physician orders, complete assessments, initiate and update treatment plans, direct patient care, group and individual therapy/education, referral for intake and continuum of care, application of treatment and restraints or seclusion interventions. Meeting patient goals, clinical documentation, IV administration, educating family members, teaching and supervising other mental healthcare workers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to: Evaluates the care for each patient on admission and on an ongoing basis in accordance with accepted nursing practice Ensures that the nursing staff develops and keeps current nursing care plans for each patient Makes all patient care assignments Reviews staffing schedules and meets patient care need to make adjustment for nursing staff absenteeism IV administration and venipuncture techniques as authorized by state laws Patient/Family education regarding medication administration, patient disorder needs, benefits, side effects, disease prevention and basic living skills Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, treatment, and tests Complete psychiatric metric measures Provide pharmaceutical services within scope of license and education Demonstrates the development discharge plans/reassessment of plans that are made before discharge and arrangements for appropriate post-hospital care that avoid unnecessary delays in discharge Provide emergency care within safe and appropriate times Required Work Experience: One (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferably in geriatrics and/or mental health Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Registered Nursing (RN) Degree Current State Registered Nursing (RN) License Current CPR Certification Current CPI Certification Other Requirements: Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work Must be willing and able to work flexible hours Travel required Physical Requirements: Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
