Psychiatric Technician - Child/Adolescent - Days

Mt Gretna, PA | Behavioral Health | Tracking Code: 103618

October 6 & October 10, 2023
Virtual
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WellSpan Philhaven’s Center for Autism and Development Disabilities (CADD) General Info Sessions

WellSpan Philhaven

12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.

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OCT6&
10
2023
Virtual
WellSpan Philhaven’s Center for Autism and Development Disabilities (CADD) General Info Sessions

WellSpan Philhaven

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Full-time, Days 7am-3:30pm & every-other-weekend & rotating holidays

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager, assists the professional staff in the care of psychiatric patients. Facilitates the maintenance of the therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
  2. Assists the team members in the care and evaluation of patients.
  3. Assists patients with activities of daily living.
  4. Checks patient's vital signs.
  5. Charts observations on assigned patients' vital signs in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
  6. May apply physical restraints or assist with placing a patient in seclusion under the direct supervision of the physician or RN.
 

Qualifications

  • Notes:
    • Other combinations of formal education, training and experience may be considered.
  • Minimum Experience:
    • 1 - 3 months
  • Minimum Education:
    • High School or G.E.D. Prefer Certified Nursing Assistant or some college level social science
    • credits
  • Required Certification:
    • BLS certification
  • Required Courses:
    • Must provide clearance per the Child Protective Services Law amended by PA Act 33 of 1985
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

 

Michelle Dermes
Michelle Dermes
Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant

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Join WellSpan, where we invest in our team members:

  • $17 minimum wage starting July 2, 2023
  • Enhanced weekend differential for most hourly employees
  • More than $245M invested in merit increases, rewards and educational support in the past two years
  • Competitive salaries, benefits, paid time off and a commitment to diversity

Join us and make a difference.

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Employment Benefits

  • Sign-on incentives for new employees
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and accidental death insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • PTO bridging
  • Short-term disability
  • Educational assistance
  • Forgivable loan
  • Flexible spending
  • Credit union
  • Employee recreational activities
  • Childcare
  • Complimentary medicine discounts
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WellSpan Health recognizes and honors the diversity of our team members, patients and neighbors, and we embrace all the human characteristics that make us similar and unique. We strive to make every person feel welcomed, respected and valued by creating a safe and inclusive environment to which we all feel a sense of belonging. We are equally committed to ensuring all team members have the opportunity to excel and are positioned for success through equitable policies, practices and resources.

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