Behavioral Safety Tech - Adult and Pediatric Behavioral Health - Lutheran

UnityPoint Health Des Moines

Shift: Full Time Day/Evening Combo and

Part Time Day/Evening Combo, Evenings, Nights

Shift differentials available for qualifying shifts

Benefit Eligible

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs general duties and participates in the clinical treatment team; assists with individual needs, assists with groups; assists in maintaining a therapeutic, safe environment; observes, reports, and records patient’s behavior while utilizing the UPH-DSM FOCUS Values.

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• Obtains vital signs including weights, intake and output as delegated by registered nurse.Accurately documents information in patient’s medical record.
• Maintains a professional attitude and personal behavior which enhances the efficacy of the therapeutic environment through:

a.courteous interactions with all patients, visitors and team member,

b.providing comfort to patients,

c.showing compassion for the patient and family,

d.ensuring the patient’s privacy in front of visitors and other patients.

• Observes, documents and reports patient behavior to the appropriate clinician.Maintains accurate records for statistical reporting, and documents patient progress per program.
• Safety rounding to maintain therapeutic, secure, and safe environment for patients/visitors/team member.Accurately documents safety rounds.Intervenes appropriately and therapeutically in crisis situations using crisis intervention preventions and trauma informed care.
• Utilizes supportive communication and crisis intervention through group and individual interactions.
• Monitors patient activities and behaviors, and reports any change in status to patient’s assigned nurse
• Demonstrates the ability to display compassion, empathy, and calmness in all interactions, including stressful interactions with patients/families/visitors/co-workers.
• Demonstrates competence in the skills, (processes, procedures, and equipment) necessary to carry out assigned duties.Demonstrate competence in recognizing and responding to patients physical, mental, emotional and developmental needs utilizing crisis prevention intervention and trauma informed care
• May assist with responsibilities of the Unit Secretary, per department expectations and appropriate competency validation.
• Assists with de-escalation interventions as part of the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrates an awareness of patient and personal safety.