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University of Rochester Sr Psychiatric Technician in Rochester, New York
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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500465 Child/Adol - Psych Nursing
Work Shift:
UR - Rotating (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCB 203 H
Compensation Range:
$18.00 - $23.81
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
The Psychiatric Technician is an integral member of the Psychiatric Nursing Staff who, under the supervision of an RN, contributes to patient care by assisting in: the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu, the provision of patients with assistance and direction in activities of daily living, the maintenance of patient safety needs, and the implementation/evaluation of the nursing plan of care. See position description for more information.
In accordance with department policy and objectives, assists in the nursing care of the mentally ill by implementing various types of psychiatric treatment plans for groups of patients, including group interventions.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Delivers health care services to patients and their families according to the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Independently implements the interdisciplinary treatment plan for an assigned group of patients, including group interventions. Revises and modifies plan in response to changes in patient and alterations in therapeutic approach; participates in planning conferences.
Integrates multidisciplinary approaches to complete patient assessments and coordinate health care services across the continuum. Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking skills in developing health care interventions. Participates in various therapeutic activities such as role playing, behavior modification, modeling, reality orientation, etc.
Collaborates with patients, family members and the interdisciplinary treatment team to deliver quality services.
Participates in ongoing staff development programs, workshops and seminars. Implements orientation and training for peer staff development, including the orientation and training of new Psychiatric Technicians.
Participates in unit-based research and quality improvement, involving data collection and documentation of patient and family services. Records relevant data and reports data to appropriate staff.
Performs other duties as assigned by Registered Nurse.
QUALIFICATIONS:
AAS degree in a Psychology or Sociology field, and 2-3 years recent Psychiatric Technician experience or Bachelor's degree in related field, or minimum two years' of RN Nursing School; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:
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