Mental Health Worker - ED Department -Full Time Nights
About The Position
Breakthrough Behavioral Health: Make It Possible at New York-Presbyterian. Mental & Behavioral Health Nursing Worker - ED Department - Full time Nights. Launch your behavioral health career at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and join our Medical Surgical team as a Mental Health Worker. Whether managing a first episode or a chronic and unresolved complaint, our team distinguishes itself through determined and individualized diagnosis and treatment in a compassionate and discreet environment. Together, we've built a healing haven for patients. Join us, and experience Making It Possible. Be the eyes and ears of our expert clinical team as a Mental & Behavioral Health Nurse Assistant. In this role, you'll observe and document patients' physical, emotional and social behavior, reporting as necessary to the nursing team. Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients, expertly intervening in times of anxiousness and assisting them with their daily activities. Measure, record temperatures, pulses, respiration, blood pressure, provide comfort, and other important clinical information, as an important resource for the multidisciplinary team. Pursue this extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable front-line experience be part of a team to raise the bar for patient care. This position is 11.5 hour shifts - Nights , 3 shifts per week. Weekend and Holiday requirement. Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
Requirements
- A high school diploma
- Current CPR Training from the American Heart Association required
Nice To Haves
- Aspire to careers or degrees in Nursing or Behavioral Health.
- A college degree
- At least two years of Behavioral Health Experience.
Responsibilities
- Observe and document patients' physical, emotional and social behavior, reporting as necessary to the nursing team.
- Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients.
- Intervene in times of anxiousness.
- Assist patients with their daily activities.
- Measure and record temperatures, pulses, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Provide comfort and other important clinical information.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
- Amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure.
- Amazing benefits
- Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
- A dynamic environment that embraces every person.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
