Mental Health Worker

Mercy Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $3,000

Night shift differential

Total Rewards benefits package

Job summary

Prime Healthcare seeks a Mental Health Worker Inpatient for the Psych Acute Adult department in Aurora, IL. This full-time night-shift role involves assisting nursing staff, documenting care, and maintaining patient safety and comfort for adults and the elderly.

Position requires either an active CNA license or at least one year in a hospital MH setting, plus BLS within 30 days of hire. A sign-on bonus up to $3,000 is offered along with night shift differential.

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid CNA license; if not CNA, at least 1 year experience as Mental Health Worker in a hospital.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and must remain current.
• One year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care, including activities of daily living.
• Support unit functions and maintain a safe, clean environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
• Perform some clerical duties and provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

BLS certification

Job description

Prime Healthcare is the fourth largest for-profit health system in the United States operating 55 hospitals in 15 states, more than 360 outpatient locations, with over 60,000 staff and affiliated physicians dedicated to providing the highest quality, value-based healthcare. Twenty-one of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity.

Department: Psych Acute Adult

Schedule: Full-Time, Nights, 7p-7:30am. Rotating weekends and holidays

Location: Aurora, IL 60506

Sign on Bonus! Up to $3,000 plus night shift differential

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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 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.

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and 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, 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. 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.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

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