Patient Care Technician – Behavioral Health – Per Diem

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital • Westchester, IL

1d • $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Experience the Essence of Who We Are, Person-Center Care Is at Our Core Over a century ago, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center introduced the world to moral, humanistic psychiatric care. We blazed the way for use of the Planetree model and are the first behavioral health facility to be recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction. Our hospital is also a recipient of Magnet from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Today, top talented nurses continue to use compassionate, evidence-based practices in the best Psychiatry program. It’s a progressive environment—and a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction. Patient Care Technician – Behavioral Health – Per Diem In this role, you'll performs routine and complex tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Physician. Performs duties of Nurse Aide as necessary. Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care as a member of the nursing team under the supervision of a registered nurse/physician in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients, expertly intervening in times of anxiousness and assisting them with their daily activities. Record vital signs and other important clinical information, as an important resource for the multidisciplinary team. Pursue this extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in mental health patient management. This position works the per diem shift including weekend at NYP/Westchester Behavioral Health Center.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum one year of experience as Nurse Aide
• ACLS, BCLS and additional American Heart Association Life-Support classes
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical functions
• Complete in-house training program
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with staff, patients and visitors

Nice To Haves

• A college degree and at least one year of psychiatry-related experience
• EKG & Phlebotomy expereince

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Physician.
• Performs duties of Nurse Aide as necessary.
• Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care as a member of the nursing team under the supervision of a registered nurse/physician in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients, expertly intervening in times of anxiousness and assisting them with their daily activities.
• Record vital signs and other important clinical information, as an important resource for the multidisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED