Patient Safety Risk Sitter​/Mental Health Tech Chabert - Houma

Job Overview

This position works collaboratively with a licensed nurse and Patient Care Technicians under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care. The employee maintains constant observation of the patient, notifies nursing personnel of changes, and intervenes as needed to maintain patient safety and prevent patient elopement. Communication with co‑workers, patients, family, and visitors is required, and other non‑clinical duties may be assigned if no patient safety attendant assignment is available.

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).

• None (required).
• Prior experience in a psychiatric environment and computer data entry (preferred).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association prior to independent patient care.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training to be obtained prior to independent patient care.
• Nursing Assistant required for those employed in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Units or areas where they provide Patient Care Tech duties.

• Good communication skills and ability to communicate therapeutically with psychiatric and mentally ill patients.
• Ability to use independent judgment to monitor and respond to patient‑related changes in condition.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.

• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
• Assists with the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse/department lead within the scope of practice.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, education, safety and related criteria appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and MDT.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Physical demands include occasional lifting of 50–100 pounds, frequent lifting of 25–50 pounds, and constant lifting of 10–20 pounds. The role requires walking, standing, and occasional heavy lifting. Exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases is routine.

The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, reporting any unethical behavior or safety concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. The employer will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.

Individuals who reside in Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. are not eligible for remote work.

We encourage you to apply today to join Ochsner Health and make a difference.