Nurse Technician (Crisis Stabilization) (Finance)

JOB SUMMARY:The Nurse Technician, when necessary, will perform basic nursing duties alongside a registered nurse. Duties to include, but not limited, collect vital signs and samples, and perform other administrative and clinical tasks. ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor all aspects of individual care, including diet and physical activity and report any concerns to the Charge Nurse.
• Shadow RN with all admission and discharge paperwork including nursing assessments on individuals with mental health/substance abuse symptoms exhibiting a state of crisis and needs with development of nursing care plans
• Shadow required daily shift note for all individuals on CSU if applicable
• Shadow all chart checks, CIWA, COWS,
• vitals are completed on the shift and all required logs (refrigerator, temperature logs) are updated on the shift
• Review/update BHL board to ensure accurate and complete census
• Maintains stock of supplies in department
• Provide education to individual and/or family in line with appropriate Release of Information with Charge Nurse oversight.
• Provide education to individuals regarding treatment and aftercare individually with Charge Nurse oversight
• Consult with other outpatient site staff regarding individual's treatment with Charge Nurse oversight.
• Perform safe phlebotomy practices when collecting labs (employee must have appropriate certification.)
• Provides information and data to contribute to the assessment of individuals and reports changes in condition and responses to care.
• Participates as a member of the health care team to identify needs, implement interventions.
• Provides, encourages and participates in activities of recreation and socialization.
• Maintains cleanliness in the facility.
• Provides daily living assistance to individuals as needed.
• Performs direct care to individuals and assists in orienting and checking in new residents.