Mental Health Worker - Psych Acute

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Psych Adult/ Behavioral Health
Schedule: Part-Time, Days, 7am-7:30pm, 12-hour shifts. Rotating weeekends and holidays
Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical
Location: Aurora, IL 60506

Responsibilities

• Mental Health Worker Inpatient: Under the direction and supervision of the RN, LVN or Charge RN 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 and 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.

  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.

    Pay

    A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.08 to $23.30. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

    Benefits

    The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.

    Employment Status

    Part Time < 60 Shift Days

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf