Geriatric Mental Health Nursing Assistant (FT)

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern State Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate for Allen 2: 28-Bed Co-ed Geriatric Unit. You will assist a licensed provider, deliver patient care to adults with primary psychiatric diagnoses, participate in assessments, and help implement individualized treatment plans.

Duties include vital signs, activities of daily living, leading group activities, escorting patients, documenting behavior, and helping maintain a safe, therapeutic

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed provider in delivery of patient care to adults with psychiatric diagnoses.
• Obtain vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Plan, organize, and implement psychiatric rehabilitation activities.
• Escort patients to and from activities and supervise treatment sessions.
• Document patient behavior and maintain records.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment by following hospital policies.

Job description

Eastern State Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate for Allen 2: 28-Bed Co-ed Geriatric Unit. You will assist a licensed provider, deliver patient care to adults with primary psychiatric diagnoses, participate in assessments, and help implement individualized treatment plans.

Duties include vital signs, activities of daily living, leading group activities, escorting patients, documenting behavior, and helping maintain a safe, therapeutic