Psychiatric Technician

Overview

Location:

Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Schedule:

7pm-7am, Night shift, Full-time

The Psychiatric Tech is responsible for assisting with care of psychiatric patients from young adults up the age continuum through geriatrics under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Previous experience in inpatient behavioral health with adults is highly recommended.

• Schedule:
  
  7pm-7am, Night shift, Full-time
• Department:
  Inpatient Adult Psych - Behavioral Health
• Location:
  
  Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• The Psychiatric Tech is responsible for assisting with care of psychiatric patients from young adults up the age continuum through geriatrics under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Previous experience in inpatient behavioral health with adults is highly recommended.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• Experience:
  
  One year, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required. CNAI in NC, preferred.
• Additional Skills (preferred):
  Ability to perform all MOAB physical holds. Ability to care for Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse age specific patients within facility.

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