Mental Health Worker – Psych Acute

Prime Healthcare; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reno, NV is seeking a full-time nursing assistant. You will assist licensed nursing staff in patient care activities and support unit functions while maintaining a clean and safe environment. Candidates with a CNA or EMT license and recent mental health experience are preferred. This position involves interaction with adult and geriatric patients to provide basic nursing care.

Qualifications

• Preferably have CNA or EMT license.
• Recent mental health experience preferred.
• Current BCLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in patient care and documentation.
• Support unit functions and maintain clean environment.
• Perform clerical duties and basic nursing care.

Skills

Mental Health experience

BCLS certification

Familiarity with medical terminology

Education

CNA or EMT license

Job description

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

• CNA or EMT license preferred
• Mental Health experience in the last 6 months preferred
• Current BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current
• One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred
• Employment Status: Full Time
• Shift: Days

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