Mental Health Worker - Psych Acute
About The Position
The Mental Health Worker provides inpatient care to adult and geriatric patients under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN. The role assists licensed nursing staff with patient care and documentation, including help with activities of daily living. It supports unit functions, helps maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and contributes to the interdisciplinary care team by communicating pertinent patient information to the supervising RN. The position also performs assigned clerical duties and basic nursing care, following Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements. This is a full-time night position, scheduled 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays, at Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical in Aurora, Illinois. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- If working as a CNA, hold a current and valid state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant license.
- 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.
- Hospital Mental Health Worker experience for candidates who are not CNAs.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing staff with patient care and documentation, including assistance with activities of daily living, under RN, LVN, or Charge RN supervision.
- 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 assigned clerical duties and provide basic nursing care to 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 $3,000 for qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Additional voluntary benefit options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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