Psychiatric Technician; part time​/Eve

Psychiatric Technician (part time) - Day/Eve

Shift: 7am-3:30pm and 3pm-11:30pm

At Nuvance Health, we are a team of 15,000+ professionals. Norwalk Hospital is a 366‑bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.

Accolades:

• The Leapfrog Group – Grade A for quality and patient safety
• Health grades – America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• U.S. News & World Report – high performance in heart failure treatment

Summary: Provides nursing care to a patient or group of patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Leads groups & activities with patients.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Criteria A:
  Provides patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Prioritizes assignments and provides education related to scope of practice.
• Communication Criteria A:
  Communicates with patients, visitors, and coworkers within the scope of responsibilities; conveys mental status info; documents accurately.
• Documentation of Mental Status and Behaviors Criteria A:
  Admission intake documents consent, rights, orientation; vital signs; and other required data.
• Use of Restraints Criteria A:
  Knowledge of appropriate use of restraints; proper care of restrained patients; annual demonstration.
• Maintenance of a therapeutic milieu and safety on a Behavioral Health unit Criteria A:
  Sets limits on patient behaviors, de‑escalates potential violence; conducts contraband searches respecting rights; ensures confidentiality; assesses environment for safety.
• Group leadership Criteria:
  Leads and documents group activities.
• Patient rights & education Criteria:
  Knowledge of patient rights; confirms patient awareness; provides comprehensive education.
• Performs other duties as assigned; fulfills all compliance responsibilities.

Other Information:

• One year of work experience with psychiatric population preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or during orientation.
• CPI or other de‑escalation technique training within 6 months of hire.

Salary Range: $17.00 – $31.36 per hour