Mental Health Care Specialist & Unit Leader

Independence Health System Careers; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Latrobe, PA, seeks a Nursing Assistant to deliver direct and indirect patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and support care coordination on-site. The role involves interaction with RNs and other health professionals to promote patient safety and outcomes.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent), Nurse Aide training preferred, and basic computer, phlebotomy, and EKG skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability, organization, independent and critical thinking, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex topics to a diverse audience.
• Behavioral management group leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct and indirect patient care in line with hospital policies and standards.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and documents care data.
• Maintains collaboration with health care providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrates leadership and assists with precepting new staff or students.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and infection control practices.
• Assists in safety, crisis intervention and patient observation as part of the care team.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Judgment

Legal knowledge

Communication

Behavioral management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide training

Tools

Computer skills

Phlebotomy

EKG experience

Job description

Independence Health System in Latrobe, PA, seeks a Nursing Assistant to deliver direct and indirect patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and support care coordination on-site. The role involves interaction with RNs and other health professionals to promote patient safety and outcomes.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent), Nurse Aide training preferred, and basic computer, phlebotomy, and EKG skills.