UnityPoint Health

Behavioral Safety Technician-Inpt Adult MH- Luth

Requisition ID
2024-156469
Category
Behavioral Health Services
Location
US-IA-Des Moines
Address
700 E University Ave
Affiliate
3020 UnityPoint Health Des Moines
City
Des Moines
Department
Inpt Adult MH- Luth
State
IA
FTE
0.8
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
Day/Evening combo 7a-3:30p and 3p-11:30p, every other weekend/holiday, 32 hours/week. Nights 11p-7a every other weekend, alternating holidays, 24 hours/week
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits

UPH Additional Information

Why UnityPoint Health?  

 

Commitment to our TeamWe’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.   

 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.   

 

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.    

  • Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.  
  • You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.   
  • We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.   

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitmentAt UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.  

 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  

 

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.   

 

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org 

Overview

Facilitates the maintenance of the therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and assists patients with daily living activities. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients. Takes vital signs, weighs patients and collects routine specimens. Attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

Patient Care:

· Provides empathetic interactions with patients

· Responsible for creating a calm environment may deescalate situation that arise.

· Assist patients in attending and participating in therapeutic activities

· Conduct patient observations in accordance with physician orders and regulatory requirements

· Report observations to your supervisor and/or other treatment providers

· May take vital signs and routine specimens

· Respond to safety codes

· May train new staff

· 1:1 patient companion

Collaboration and coordination

· Participate in all required trainings and educational activities

· Participate in department level meetings and huddles

· Be responsive to email

Documentation and Administrative Functions

· Maintains accurate, concise, and current documentation

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

· Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

· Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

· Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

· Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

· Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

· Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

 

 

 

HS diploma-GED

 

Experience:

 

 

 

 

 

1 year experience with working with individuals with mental health conditions or disabilities preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

 

 

 

 

May be required to obtain BLS within six months of hire for certain sites.

 

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other:

 

 

 

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

 

 

 

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