Mental Health Worker

Prime Healthcare; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Health Network in Reno, NV is seeking a dedicated nursing support staff member to join our award-winning team. Under the supervision of the RN, LVN or Charge RN, you will assist with activities of daily living and help coordinate patient care in a safe, compassionate environment.

The Full Time Days role emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation, and maintaining patient dignity while supporting the clinical staff in delivering quality care.

Qualifications

• Nursing assistant or EMT license preferred.
• Mental health experience in the last 6 months preferred.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff with patient care and activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
• Perform some clerical duties as assigned.
• Provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.

Skills

CNA or EMT license

Mental health experience

Medical terminology familiarity

Education

BCLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.

Responsibilities

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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. CNA or EMT license preferred
• 2. Mental Health experience in the last 6 months preferred
• 3. Current BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current
• 4. One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred
• 5. Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 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