Mental Health Worker - Psych Acute

Prime Healthcare • Aurora, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker supports care for adult and geriatric inpatient psychiatric patients under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN. The role assists licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including help with activities of daily living. The Mental Health Worker also supports unit operations, helps maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and communicates relevant patient information to the supervising RN as part of the interdisciplinary care team. Additional duties include basic nursing care and assigned clerical work. Responsibilities must be performed in accordance with Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

This is a part-time, day-shift position with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rotating weekends and holidays are required. The role is based at Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois.

Requirements

• If working as a CNA, hold a current and valid state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant license.
• If not a CNA, have at least one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff with 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 help 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.
• Provide basic nursing care to adult and geriatric patients.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned.
• Perform duties according to Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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