Mental Health Worker - Psych ED

Mercy Medical Center • Aurora, IL

11d • $16 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker works in the Emergency Department Behavioral Health Pods at Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois. Under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN, the worker assists licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living. The role supports unit functions and helps maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers. As part of the interdisciplinary care team, the worker communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN, performs assigned clerical duties, and provides basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients. Responsibilities are performed in accordance with Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Requirements

• If a CNA, hold a current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant license issued by the state.
• If not a CNA, a minimum of one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Obtain BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.
• For candidates who are not CNAs, at least one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Support unit functions and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Participate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team and communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned.
• Provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $1,500 is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Other voluntary benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed