Under the general supervision of the Clinical Nursing Leader and the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse the Mental Health Tech provides patient observation and monitoring.  These activities are carried out according to hospital policy, the hospital mission statement, and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High school graduate or equivalent; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

Experience in an accredited healthcare facility with mental health patients preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association. De-Escalation training within 90 days of hire.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Accepts assigned responsibilities as an accountable member of the health care team.  Proficient with data entry/computer skills for care documentation.

ABOUT OAKBEND:

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.