Mental Health Worker - Psych ED

Prime Healthcare; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a Mental Health Worker Inpatient to support licensed staff in providing patient care, including activities of daily living, and to maintain a safe, clean environment. The role operates in the Emergency Department Behavioral Health Pods on a full-time night shift from 7pm to 7:30am.

The successful candidate will hold a CNA license or have at least one year of hospital-based mental health experience, be BLS certified within 30 days, and have

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid CNA license issued by the state; if not CNA, a minimum of one year experience as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintain 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.
• Maintain unit safety and cleanliness; support interdisciplinary care team; communicate pertinent patient information to supervising RN.
• Perform some clerical duties as assigned and provide basic nursing care for adults and geriatric patients.

Skills

Patient care basics

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

BLS certification

Job description

Bonus Amount

3000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department:Emergency Department Behavioral Health Pods

Shift: Full-Time; Nights; 7pm-7:30am

Facility: Mercy Medical Center

Location: Aurora, IL

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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, a minimum of one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting preferred.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Pay Transparency

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, a 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/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

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

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