Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentJob SummaryThe incumbents of this position under direct supervision of a registered nurse are responsible for performing specified tasks related to the care and well being of psychiatric patients These responsibilities may include but are not limited to processing the initial phase of a patientrsquos admission assessing intervening and documenting on a specific group of patients providing educational groups assisting in daily living activities Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction patient family physicians others maintaining patient confidentiality and being sensitive to the age specific patient needs for comfort privacy and generalized care Incumbents of this position will annually complete the attached competency requirements specific to this area of responsibilityJob ResponsibilitiesParticipates in the admission of a patient by completing psychiatric technician checklist which includes vital signs heightweight and safety check of person and belongings and valuables identificationlogin Completion of these tasks requires the incumbents to interface with patients family other involved parties and employees of the hospital In performing these duties and responsibilities effective customer service and public relations and the protection of confidential information are of the highest importance Organizational skills and work prioritization provide prompt and efficient serviceRecognizes psychiatric symptoms related to diagnosispresentation Responsible for performing a number of routine functions related to the care and well being of the patients including but not limited to assisting patients with daily living activities such as feeding dressing cleaning and grooming answering call bells and reporting relevant information to nursing staffResponsible for the timely and accurate reporting and appropriate documentation of relevant patient information This includes immediate notification of unexpected patient changes to appropriate nursing staff for interpretationIdentifies and maintains therapeutic staffpatient boundariesPrepares and presents educational groups to unit patientsMay assist in the application of restraints as directed by registered nurseMaintains professional growth and development through seminars workshops and professional affiliations to stay current on the latest trends related to position Participates in staff meetings educational programs and in service meetings to maintain competenciesComplies with hospital policies and procedures related to safety infection control attendance sexual harassment dress code corporate compliance confidentiality and othersWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentJob SummaryThe incumbents of this position under direct supervision of a registered nurse are responsible for performing specified tasks related to the care and well being of psychiatric patients These responsibilities may include but are not limited to processing the initial phase of a patientrsquos admission assessing intervening and documenting on a specific group of patients providing educational groups assisting in daily living activities Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction patient family physicians others maintaining patient confidentiality and being sensitive to the age specific patient needs for comfort privacy and generalized care Incumbents of this position will annually complete the attached competency requirements specific to this area of responsibilityJob ResponsibilitiesParticipates in the admission of a patient by completing psychiatric technician checklist which includes vital signs heightweight and safety check of person and belongings and valuables identificationlogin Completion of these tasks requires the incumbents to interface with patients family other involved parties and employees of the hospital In performing these duties and responsibilities effective customer service and public relations and the protection of confidential information are of the highest importance Organizational skills and work prioritization provide prompt and efficient serviceRecognizes psychiatric symptoms related to diagnosispresentation Responsible for performing a number of routine functions related to the care and well being of the patients including but not limited to assisting patients with daily living activities such as feeding dressing cleaning and grooming answering call bells and reporting relevant information to nursing staffResponsible for the timely and accurate reporting and appropriate documentation of relevant patient information This includes immediate notification of unexpected patient changes to appropriate nursing staff for interpretationIdentifies and maintains therapeutic staffpatient boundariesPrepares and presents educational groups to unit patientsMay assist in the application of restraints as directed by registered nurseMaintains professional growth and development through seminars workshops and professional affiliations to stay current on the latest trends related to position Participates in staff meetings educational programs and in service meetings to maintain competenciesComplies with hospital policies and procedures related to safety infection control attendance sexual harassment dress code corporate compliance confidentiality and othersQualificationsAssociate degree in Human Services field with yearrsquos experienceBachelorrsquos Degree preferred in Psychology or related fieldExperience preferred in a psychiatric settingAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Charlotte Hungerford Hospital provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including six paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentQualificationsAssociate degree in Human Services field with yearrsquos experienceBachelorrsquos Degree preferred in Psychology or related fieldExperience preferred in a psychiatric settingAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Charlotte Hungerford Hospital provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including six paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment