Mental Health Worker - Psych Acute

Prime Healthcare•Aurora, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker provides assistance with activities of daily living and patient care under the direction of licensed nursing staff. This role supports unit functions, maintains a safe and clean environment, and acts as part of the interdisciplinary care team. Responsibilities include documenting patient care, communicating pertinent patient information, performing clerical duties, and providing basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients. The role operates within established guidelines and regulatory requirements. For the outpatient setting, the Mental Health Worker assists with the activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN, and Program Director.

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.