Mental Health Worker-Psych

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the RN, LVN or Charge RN, the Mental Health Worker assists licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living. This role supports unit functions, maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers, and functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team. The Mental Health Worker communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN, performs clerical duties as assigned, and provides basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients. Responsibilities are performed within the guidelines of Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy, and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Requirements

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 a 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

Assist licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care.
Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Support unit functions.
Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers.
Function as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team.
Communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
Perform clerical duties as assigned.
Provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
Perform responsibilities within the guidelines of the Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.