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State of Iowa - Executive Branch · 1 day ago

Resident Treatment Technician Part-time

Cherokee, IA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a part-time Resident Treatment Technician to join their team at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute. The role involves providing direct nursing care, facilitating staff communication, and ensuring a safe environment for patients while assisting with various responsibilities within the institution.

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Responsibilities

Learn the Resident Treatment Worker (RTW) role, which provides direct nursing care to patients

Assist with cross-training and orientation of RTW personnel

Facilitate fluid staff communication and effectively direct, assign, and delegate tasks to RTW staff as directed by a Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Supervisor

Escort patients off the ward as needed for meals, medical appointments, recreation, and other activities within the institution

Perform specialized duties and other responsibilities covering a variety of practical tasks essential for operation of the unit to maintain an efficient, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff

Respond to campus fire alarms, perform ward searches, and conduct other safety checks

Be present on and observing the patient wards, monitoring the tone and milieu of each area to assist in maintaining a calm and therapeutic environment

Identify potential situations that need to be addressed, utilizing de-escalation techniques as needed, and participating in emergency codes

Work with the Nursing/Staff Development Department to schedule and teach hospital-wide trainings

Qualification

Nursing experienceTherapeutic assistanceBehavioral sciences educationCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Experience equal to eighteen months of full time work as a nursing or therapeutic assistant in a health care facility or other facility for the intellectually disabled, mentally ill, elderly, physically ill or disabled

Any equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of post high school education (thirty semester hours or equivalent academic units) with an emphasis in nursing and/or the social or behavioral sciences for one year of experience to a maximum substitution of one year

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!

Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).

Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).

Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.

Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.

Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.

Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

Company

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

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Des Moines, Iowa, USA

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