About this role
The Mental Health Technician provides patient care under the direction of licensed staff and within the scope of defined practice. Demonstrates a commitment to accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Serves as a liaison between other departments ensuring communication and accurate records are available. Adheres to practice in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model. Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork. Responsible to participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust). Assists licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care under the direction of the registered nurse and within scope of defined practice.
WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Works in well lighted, ventilated, and air conditioned area. Often
exposed to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds. Long periods of standing, walking, stooping, heavy lifting, and bending are required. Risks exposure to disease, infection, and physical strain. Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue. Must be able to lift 50 lb. independently.
CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:
Patients/patient's families, physicians, referring agencies, community resource personnel, other Associates, and all other departments.
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Other facts
About Ephraim McDowell Health
The Ephraim McDowell Health system is a comprehensive, integrated healthcare delivery system that serves more than 119,000 residents from six counties in central Kentucky. Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center is at the core of the system, a non-profit, 222-bed licensed hospital. Our other hospitals are Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital located in neighboring Lincoln County (Stanford), and Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital located in neighboring Mercer County (Harrodsburg).
What you'll do
- The Mental Health Technician provides patient care under the direction of licensed staff and serves as a liaison between departments to ensure communication and accurate records. They assist licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care and participate in shared nursing leadership to achieve positive outcomes.
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