Mental Health Worker- Full Time Nights

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Worker for a Full Time Night Shift at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, MO. The role supports nursing staff and patients under licensed supervision, with focus on safety, care, and comfort.

The position requires 0-2 years in a mental health hospital setting, BCLS certification, and de-escalation training. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, maintaining supplies, and ensuring safe care practices.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as a patient care assistant in a mental health hospital setting required.
• BCLS certification required.
• De-escalation training certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplies and equipment for patient care are available and organized.
• Identify and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Respond to patient and family requests promptly.
• Monitor and record patient information, test results, and stats accurately.
• Provide patient care including activities of daily living and non-medication pain management.
• Follow patient care policies and protocols (sterile technique, skin care).
• Assist with personal hygiene and elimination needs.
• Provide clean linen and towels at shift start and as needed.
• Answer call system promptly and intervene appropriately.
• Cleans equipment as directed.
• Maintain continuity of professional care and participate in program development and process improvement.
• Engage in crisis intervention and respond to Code White alerts.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

Patient care support

Communication

Education

BCLS Certification

De-escalation Training Certification

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, & vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. Life Insurance is also available.
• Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement- because we invest in your future.
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off –Generous paid time off- giving you a good work/life balance and time to recharge.

Role: Mental Health Worker

Location: Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, MO

Schedule: Full Time Night Shift, 7pm-7am Weekdays with rotating weekends and holidays

Job Summary

The Mental Health Worker I functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assess the functional abilities, impairments, and needs of each patient and address these individually. Provides support to the nursing staff and patient care through the direction and guidance of licensed staff and leaders.

Essential Functions

• Ensures supplies and equipment for patient care are readily available and organized in an efficient manner.
• Correctly identifies and uses appropriately personal protective equipment.
• Responds to patient and family requests promptly.
• Accurately monitors and records patient information, test results and stats.
• Provides care to assigned patients including the activities of daily living, non-medication pain management and other interventions.
• Accurately follows patient care policies, practices and protocols i.e. sterile technique and skin care protocol.
• Assists with personal hygiene and elimination needs.
• Provides patient with clean linen and towels at the beginning of shift and changes both as needed.
• Answers call system promptly and intervenes appropriately.
• Cleans equipment as directed.
• Ensures continuity of professional care and participates in program development and process improvement.
• Follow proper procedures during verbal and physical de-escalation of patients. Able to individually individually perform crisis intervention and restrain violent patients. Responds to all Code White alerts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as a patient care assistant in a mental health hospital setting required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• De-escalation Training Certification required

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