Hourly Pay Range: $21.10 - $30.60 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position: Mental Health Technician Sign on bonus: N/A Location: Highland Park Hospital Full Time (40 hours) Rotating Weekends/Holidays Hours: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM A Brief Overview: Under supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to established procedures, provides direct patient care to patients with behavioral health disorders. Ensures the safety and well-being of these patients by maintaining a safe milieu. Participates in treatment planning and implementation. Documents according to department/organization procedures. What you will do: Hygiene/Personal Needs Delivers, sets up and removes meal trays. Assists patients with nutritional intake according to individual needs; accurately documents dietary intake and notifies appropriate team member for follow-up as indicated. Provides assistance with activities of daily living, appropriate to patients’ age, needs and developmental level as assigned and supervised by nurse in charge. May need to provide physical care such as assisting with the bathing and toileting of geriatric patients and other patients with special needs. Procedures and Treatments Carries out plan of care in accordance with and giving consideration to patient’s age specific needs. Complies with hospital infection control standards and techniques. Assists with specimen collection, vitals, EKG (if trained), as delegated by charge nurse. Admission/Discharge/Transfer Provides patient/family orientation to room and hospital according to hospital policy. Transports/escorts patients to other areas of the hospital as needed. Completes appropriate portions of admission documentation. Assures competency with hospital infection control standards and techniques and demonstrates compliance in daily practice. Unit Support Activities Performs Unit Specialist job duties as assigned. Ensures patient safety by providing one-to-one supervision. Unit rounds are conducted and precautions records completed in real time. Precautions records are accurately labeled. Maintains a therapeutic milieu by connecting with patients and redirecting behavior as needed. Team Support Communicates with RN regularly throughout the shift on patient status. Reports changes in patient status or safety to appropriate nursing personnel as they occur. May transport (in a company-owned vehicle) and/or accompany patients as assigned by charge nurse. Education and/or Experience Required: A High School Diploma or GED Ability to demonstrate de-escalation and behavior management techniques A valid driver’s license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off-site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested. Experience Preferred: College level course in psychology or related field A minimum of one year of prior experience in a hospital or customer service environment A minimum of six months of experience in psychiatric setting Required License and/or Certification: Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire Benefits (For full time or part time positions): Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive. Your Career is our Endeavor. Current Endeavor Health employees: Please do not apply through this site. To be considered, log into Workday and apply using an internal application via the Jobs Hub. For step-by-step instructions, visit ServiceNow and search for the article “Access and View Internal Job Postings.”

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