Mental Health Worker

Overview

Department: Behavioral Health, Child & Adolescent
Schedule: Full Time, Days, 7:00 am – 7:30 pm (rotating weekends and holidays)
Hospital: Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
Location: 2233 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Compensation: $18.65 to $27.01 per hour
Parking: Free on-site parking

Responsibilities

• Under the direction and supervision of the RN, LVN or Charge RN, assist licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care including assistance with activities of daily living
• Support unit functions and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and co-workers
• Function as an integral part 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 within the guidelines of Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy, and state regulatory and accrediting requirements

Qualifications

• 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
• One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred