Mental Health Technician 1 - Nights

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Behavioral Health Psychiatric Inpatient Unit 3A has a great full-time Mental Health Technician 1.

This role is a full-time 12-hour night shift/ 3 days per week position with an every other weekend rotation. Days Vary.

Job Responsibilities - including but not limited to:

• Provides basic activities of daily living nursing care while monitoring activity, sleep and intake/output; communicating patients' progress toward desired outcomes and changes to the Registered Nurse.

• Demonstrates competency in all required clinical skills and technologies, sharps maintenance, search and disposition of patient belongings, de-escalation and crisis prevention.

• Monitors patients/their environment and intervenes appropriately to promote a safe and therapeutic milieu.

• Completes forms and flow sheets accurately according to policies and procedures. Reinforces transition/discharge teaching and home care skills.

• Provides information to patients, families and visitors, orients patient to the unit and program, explains rationale for rules or restrictions, provides printed information.

Position Requirements

• While experience is not required; 1 (one) year patient care experience is preferred

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED

• BLS Certification by the American Heart Association upon hire

About Inova Health System

Inova's hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.

We are proud to be named one of Forbes' 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournal's national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the organization and Hospital, recognized for excellence and innovation, and where we create an environment of respect and growth, where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

At Inova, we strive to improve the health of the communities we serve, and that includes taking care of our team members, who help us fulfill our mission every day. That's why we offer affordable, comprehensive benefits coverage for you and your family.

Featured Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance - up to $10,000!

• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

• Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child

• Retirement benefits with match from day one

• To see a full list of Benefits - please view our 2024 Inova Benefits Guide