Mental Health Worker-Geriatric
About The Position
This role involves assisting licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living, for adult and geriatric patients in an inpatient setting. In an outpatient setting, the role involves carrying out activities of daily living programs and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients. The Mental Health Worker supports unit functions, maintains a safe and clean environment, and communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN. Clerical duties may also be assigned. Responsibilities are performed within the guidelines of Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy, and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Requirements
- Must have current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State if a CNA.
- If not a CNA, must have a minimum of one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting.
- BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
- Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction and supervision of the RN, LVN or Charge RN assist the licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care including assistance with activities of daily living.
- Supports the unit functions and maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and co-workers.
- Functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team and communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
- Performs some clerical duties as assigned and provides basic nursing care for the adult and geriatric patients.
- Performs responsibilities within the guidelines of the Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.
- Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN and the Program Director carries out activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for the psychiatric patients.
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
- many more voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
