Mental Health Worker

Requisition Number: 8507

Position Title:

External Description:

Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and/or employees by being aware of the safety and health policies of the hospital and adhering to and enhancing these policies via the identification reporting/correcting of unsafe conditions. Performs as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team under the supervision of a Charge Nurse. Carries out assigned tasks and duties required to assist in the organization and management of a safe and therapeutic milieu and performs nursing skills encompassing patient care and relative tasks under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Demonstrates the competencies needed to care for the psychiatric patient.

Requirements:

· High School graduate or equivalent

· CNA Certification preferred OR relevant direct care experience

· Current BLS certificate

Benefits:

· Night Shift Differentials

· Tuition Reimbursement

· 401k

· Work-Life Balance

Pay:  Minimum $16/hr. (DOE)

Location: Sharon-Sharon Hospital 50 Hospital Hill Road

Work Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Night 12

Work Shift: 6:45pm – 7:15am

Department: Psych Unit

City: Sharon

State: Connecticut

Community / Marketing Title: Mental Health Worker

Company Profile:

Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network have combined to form a new nonprofit health system. The name for the new health system will be Nuvance Health. The new health system was created to provide communities across New York’s Hudson Valley and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible and affordable care.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Location_formattedLocationLong: Sharon, Connecticut US

Job Number: 36569