Behavioral Health Technician/Patient Observer -Inpat Med/Surg Float

Behavioral Health Technician/Patient Observer -Inpat Med/Surg Float

87442BR

Patient Services-Nursing

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Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Category

Behavioral Health, Nursing Support,

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Pay Range

$19.06-$27.64 Hourly

Office/Site Location

Boston

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary

We're looking for a Behavioral Health Tech to join our Central Staffing Office/Float pool to provide 1:1 patient observation/care to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs, as delegated by a Registered Nurse, across all of our inpatient units.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one support, as needed, to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
• Closely monitors and maintains the safety of patients. Observe behaviors and conditions in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
• In conjunction with Registered Nurse, conducts environmental checks, helps identify risk factors, and maintains a physically safe environment
• Identifies and reports changes in behavior that represent unsafe situations and performs respectful redirection of unsafe behavior.
• Aids with the implementation of safety measures, such as temporary physical restraints, elopement prevention, and suicide watches, as warranted.
• Responds to and assists with de-escalating acute behavioral episodes in a therapeutic and supportive manner. Attempts to understand the source of distress.
• Under the direction of Registered Nurse and medical staff, prevents elopement and calls for support/assistance when necessary to assist in preventing elopement.
• Identifies patient behaviors that could lead to behavioral escalation and utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate situations.
• Actively monitors patients and the environment with particular attention to safety concerns.
• Performs vital signs and assist with Activities of Daily Living as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Completes patient care documentation and administrative duties.
• Under the direction of Registered Nurse, may assist practitioners performing medical procedures.
• 40 hours/week; 8 hour shifts; schedules available: 1) day/evening rotating, 2) evenings, or 3) nights; all include every other weekend.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A HS Diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred.

Experience:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) within three months of hire
• Welle De-escalation training within six months of hire
• Six months of practical experience in a behavioral health or educational setting preferred

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, employee discounts and discounted commuter benefits at certain locations. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's and its affiliates are all Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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