Mental Health Worker - Psych Child and Adolescent
About The Position
The Mental Health Worker supports inpatient care in the Psych Child/Adolescent/Behavioral Health department at Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical. 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 help with activities of daily living. The role supports unit functions, helps maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and contributes as part of the interdisciplinary care team by communicating pertinent patient information to the supervising RN. The position also includes assigned clerical duties and basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients. Responsibilities must follow Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and state regulatory and accrediting requirements. This is a part-time night position with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. in Aurora, Illinois.
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.
- Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology.
- Current and valid state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant license, if applicable.
- Hospital Mental Health Worker experience of at least one year for candidates who are not CNAs.
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
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
- Sign-on bonus of $1,500 available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
