Mental Health Worker - Psych Acute

Prime Healthcare•Aurora, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part-Time, Days position with 12-hour shifts (7am-7:30pm), including rotating weekends and holidays. The role is located at Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical in Aurora, IL. The Mental Health Worker assists licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care, including activities of daily living, under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN. This role supports unit functions, maintains a safe and clean environment, and acts as part of the interdisciplinary care team, communicating pertinent patient information to the supervising RN. Responsibilities include performing clerical duties and providing basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients, adhering to 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 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 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.
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.