Department Name: H1050:ESH Nursing Services
Job Summary:
Eastern State Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate in unit/provide unit details.
The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. Assists in providing age appropriate and specific needs, treatment services, and performs related tasks as required (i.e. obtain vital signs; assist with activities of daily living). Provides direct patient care by planning, organizing, and implementing psychiatric rehabilitation activities. Assists in escort of patients to and from activities, assists in screening and basic assessment of patients. Provides documentation and keeps records of patient behavior. Assists in patient supervision of patients during treatment/support activities. Leads/co-leads group activities. Implements hospital and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in assuring a safe, therapeutic environment. Please apply for any and all positions for which you feel qualified. If you do not apply for a specific position, you cannot be considered for the position.
Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:
The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail; basic computer usage skills, organizational skills; the ability to follow instructions, work independently, strong safety and cleanliness awareness skills; and the ability to lift, push, and/or pull 50lbs and over.
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
HS
Required Related Experience:
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification :
None
Preferred Education/Experience:
Previous healthcare experience and CPR certification preferred.
University Community of Inclusion:
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.About University of Kentucky
Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.
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