Indiana Regional Medical Center·Indiana, Pennsylvania
Provide direct patient care by monitoring conditions, recording behaviors, and leading therapeutic activities. Ensure a safe unit environment and coordinate patient transports across various behavioral health units.
Exemplifying the IRMC mission, vision, and values, acting in accordance with IRMC policies and procedures to ensure quality care is provided.
Identifying each patient’s age-specific needs and providing appropriate care as assigned
Providing direct patient care including monitoring their conditions, taking vital signs, observing, recording, and reporting behaviors under the supervision of nursing.
Leading patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
Assist with teaching life skills.
Complete patient documentation.
Help to provide a safe and secure unit environment for all patients and staff in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, family, and report any concerning events to members of the organization.
Will be required to float to all units, including geri-psych, adult, and adolescent.
Identifying each patient’s age-specific needs and providing appropriate care as assigned
Responsible for patient transports to and from hospital departments (including the medical center) and for delivery of supplies to departments as necessary
Shifts: Rotating
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification. Previous experience in behavioral health or psychiatric care is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.