Behavior Health Technician - Inpatient / Inpatient ...

At Childrenu2019s, the regionu2019s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring teamu2014and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview Provides direct and observational care for the comfort, safety, and personal needs of pediatric patients under the direction and supervision of the RN. Performs indirect unit support needs related to supplies and equipment. Varied schedules to include weekend and holiday patterns. Essential Functions + Provides individualized age-specific patient/family care, performing and/or assisting with care to keep the patient(s) safe as delegated by the RN. Adhering to hospital policies and procedures, under the general supervision of a licensed nurse RN. u2022 Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age and adolescent patients. u2022 Utilizes patient/family input in delivering individualized patient care. u2022 Completes delegated tasks in an appropriate time frame, based on patient needs such as vital signs, intake/output, height/weight/head circumference measurements, ADLu2019s, preparing for patient arrival/discharge, transports, tests and assists RN/MD with procedures. u2022 Participates with the multidisciplinary team in providing feedback/input into the patient/family care needs. u2022 Sets and revises priorities based on patient care urgency, patient/family/staff requests, other department demands/schedules, utilizing available resources as necessary. u2022 Assure the safety of the patient(s) from self and the environment. u2022 Provides for patient comfort, dignity, and satisfaction by actively participating in activities with patient(s) fostering an environment conducive to therapies and healing. u2022 Help prevent patient from pulling out catheters, tubes, and/or injuring themselves. u2022 Remains at the bedside of the patient to permit their constant visual observation. The patient is never left alone or allowed to go out of line of sight. u2022 Remain in the patientu2019s room unless they have been relieved by a nurse or another care provider who can provide uninterrupted observation. u2022 Performs reliable video monitoring in areas that video monitoring is available and/or performed. u2022 Engage the patient in distracting, goal-oriented behaviors, and tasks. u2022 Communicate on regular basis with the nursing staff, as an active team member. u2022 Follows the patient care plan to meet patientu2019s visual, auditory, or language needs, as well as any special considerations regarding diet, allergy, use of bed rails, etc. u2022 Monitoru2019s patient(s) nutrition, recording all caloric intake and output. u2022 Proactively utilizes de-escalation techniques to prevent harm. u2022 Immediately reports escalating behaviors to the nurse and security including attempts to leave, or hurt self/others u2022 Accompany a nurse and patient to rest room. u2022 Assist nurse with de-escalation as directed. u2022 Observe and limit visitors in conjunction with the nurse caring for the patient. u2022 Assist with providing relief breaks for other attendants in the unit, as directed. u2022 Assist with linen changes and room restocking. u2022 Assist the nurse with activities of daily living (ADLs) as long as it does not interfere with the visual observation of the patient. u2022 Maintain the privacy and security of all confidential information, documenting complete and accurate information. u2022 Escalate clinical alarm alerts to licensed staff. Behavioral Health Techs may silence, trouble-shoot, or discontinue clinical alarms per providers/nursing orders. Responsible for observing, communicating/interacting with confused, violent, combative or suicidal patients with the intent to prevent injury. u2022 Able to maintain calm demeanor and provide care with dignity and respect during stressful encounters. u2022 The focused observer is expected to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors and to alert the nursing staff as patient care needs arise. u2022 Accompany patient off unit as needed. u2022 Maintains patients rightu2019s, including the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. + Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job. + Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section Education Qualifications + High School Diploma or GED Required and + Current and valid Nurse Aide registry in the state of NE or currently enrolled as a nursing student Preferred Experience Qualifications + Minimum of 18 years of age Required and + Experience as a nursing assistant/psych tech and/or health care student or comparable work experience in a health care environment Preferred Skills and Abilities + Excellent communication and behavioral management skills that promote safety and de-escalation. + Knowledge and experience in basic computer skills preferred. + Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure, and be able to perform under stressful conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating prioritization skills. + Must have effective verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Licenses and Certifications + Current and valid Nurse Aide registry in the State of NE or IA depending on state of residence Required or + Mental Health Technician certificate or + LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Required or + EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Required and + BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Required + Conflict Management Training (red level zero escalation and de-escalation training) within 180 Days Required and + Non-Violent and Violent Restraint Training within 180 Days Required Childrenu2019s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career At Childrenu2019s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child Requisition ID : 23520

Created: 2026-01-09