Work whereevery moment mattersEvery 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 Maintains health professional boundaries with patients at all times 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 ambulating patients assisting patients with daily living activities such as feeding dressing cleaning and grooming answering call bells and reporting information on patient functioning status 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 interpretation and reporting of any high risk behavior indicators Provides patient observation functions assignedPrepares and presents educational groups to unit patients as assigned by Registered Nurse Activities Therapist or unit Social WorkerUtilizing Non violent crisis intervention skills training provided by the hospital participates in responding to PERT Codes following the guidelines in the hospital PERT policy located in the hospital administrative policy manual This may include the application of restraints under the direction of a Registered NursePerforms routine clerical functions for assigned Business Unit related to pre admissions admissions discharges transfers and death Additionally as assigned performs other clerical and receptionist functions such as answering telephones routing callers to appropriate locations taking messages receiving visitors and providing routine information to callers within defined limits Additionally the incumbent will prepare and maintain patient charts confirm procedures with both patients and physician offices call for dietary needs of patients and monitor clean and restock supplies as neededComplies with hospital policies and procedures related to safety infection control attendance sexual harassment dress code corporate compliance confidentiality and othersAttends all required in service programs and completes mandatory education programs in a timely fashion Perform other related functions within the scope of responsibilitiesFollows the hospital exposure control plansblood borne and airborne pathogensDisplays and upholds CHH core values of dignity compassion service excellence community and integrity Consistently demonstrates caring for patients for one another and for the organization they are part of and contributes to building trust pride and camaraderieWork whereevery moment mattersEvery 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 Maintains health professional boundaries with patients at all times 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 ambulating patients assisting patients with daily living activities such as feeding dressing cleaning and grooming answering call bells and reporting information on patient functioning status 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 interpretation and reporting of any high risk behavior indicators Provides patient observation functions assignedPrepares and presents educational groups to unit patients as assigned by Registered Nurse Activities Therapist or unit Social WorkerUtilizing Non violent crisis intervention skills training provided by the hospital participates in responding to PERT Codes following the guidelines in the hospital PERT policy located in the hospital administrative policy manual This may include the application of restraints under the direction of a Registered NursePerforms routine clerical functions for assigned Business Unit related to pre admissions admissions discharges transfers and death Additionally as assigned performs other clerical and receptionist functions such as answering telephones routing callers to appropriate locations taking messages receiving visitors and providing routine information to callers within defined limits Additionally the incumbent will prepare and maintain patient charts confirm procedures with both patients and physician offices call for dietary needs of patients and monitor clean and restock supplies as neededComplies with hospital policies and procedures related to safety infection control attendance sexual harassment dress code corporate compliance confidentiality and othersAttends all required in service programs and completes mandatory education programs in a timely fashion Perform other related functions within the scope of responsibilitiesFollows the hospital exposure control plansblood borne and airborne pathogensDisplays and upholds CHH core values of dignity compassion service excellence community and integrity Consistently demonstrates caring for patients for one another and for the organization they are part of and contributes to building trust pride and camaraderieQualificationsAssociate degree in Human Services field with years experienceBachelorrsquos Degree preferred in Psychology or related fieldExtensive experience working with individuals in recovery from chronic mental illness may be considered in lieu of formal educationOne or more years working in the field of behavioral health andor a psychiatric inpatient or residential settingAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Charlotte Hungerford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working in a small townsemi rural settingMedical 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 programsStress free commute Free parking no shuttlesStaff kitchenIndividual offices for full time cliniciansWith 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 years experienceBachelorrsquos Degree preferred in Psychology or related fieldExtensive experience working with individuals in recovery from chronic mental illness may be considered in lieu of formal educationOne or more years working in the field of behavioral health andor a psychiatric inpatient or residential settingAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Charlotte Hungerford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working in a small townsemi rural settingMedical 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 programsStress free commute Free parking no shuttlesStaff kitchenIndividual offices for full time cliniciansWith 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