Psychiatric Aide - HMHI - Sourcing Req

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients and assists in the provision of basic patient care needs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Program Supervisor.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.
• Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions, and applying appropriate emotional and physical support.
• Observes and documents the patient's behavior.
• Assists in basic nursing care by taking vital signs, observing food and liquid intake and output, and collecting specimens for lab tests.
• Assists patients with daily activities.
• Assists with the admission of new patients and orients them and their families to the facility.
• Escorts patients to off-unit appointments and activities.
• Reports information using nursing chain of command.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED