Psychiatry Tech Preceptor - Carilion New River Valley at Carilion Clinic in Christiansburg, Virginia

Job Description:

Onsite, Remote or Hybrid: Onsite

Sign on Bonus: $5,000 sign-on bonus available per applicable guidelines (external applicants only)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

Will function as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include: delivery of patient care, providing assistance with activities of daily living, provides secretarial support, leads goals/wrap up groups, and direct/lead code secures activities. Actively participates with all unit activities providing support as indicated. Functions as a team member reporting appropriate observations, information, while maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.

• Assists with observing the patients and reporting any unusual circumstances to licensed nurse.
• Organizes, prioritizes and provides nursing care in accordance with unit standards.
• Organizes and leads daily goals/wrap up groups. Reports to license nurse any issues or concerns by patients verbalized or written in groups.
• Assist license nurse/staff with escalating patients. Leads and directs code secure activities with staff and security. Functions well in crisis situations to insure safety and well being of patients, visitors and staff.
• Participates in Quality Management activities.
• Contributes to Carilion Clinic performance improvement activities. All activities related to performance improvement are completed as requested by the CTL or director. Participates in performance activities and identifies opportunities for improvement in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in cost containment measures at the unit level.
• Supplies used are appropriately charged for at the time of use.
• Discontinued equipment is removed from patient's room, cleaned and returned to the proper storage area.
• Equipment and supplies are utilized in a respectful and cost effective manner according to policy and procedures.

What We Require:

Education:High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience:Two (2) years Psychiatry related experience required.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: De-escalation training must be obtained/maintained. Must be able to obtain AHA BLS-HCP. Must have a valid Virginia Driver's license.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 146261
Employment Status: Full time
Location: Carilion Clinic Saint Albans Hospital
Shift: Day/Evening
Shift Details: primarily 7a-7p Every Other Weekend
Recruiter: TAMIKA D RICKMAN
Recruiter Email: tdrickman@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

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