Job TitleNursing Assistant/UKHCRequisition NumberRE46783Working TitleEastern State Hospital - MHA - Gragg 2: 28 bed all female unitDepartment NameH1050:ESH Nursing ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level05Salary Range$15.00-22.60/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasionally requires standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds and/or working in confined spaces. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and/or combative/violent people.
Shift
Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
Eastern State Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate in the Gragg 2: 28 bed all female unit.
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 be compassionate, honest, trustworthy, and have a strong work ethic. Must enjoy working in a team, but also be able to take direction and communicate effectively with staff, patients and their family members independently. In addition, must also be confident and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of CPR and basic concept of abnormal vital sign parameters is a must. Candidate will also need strong organizational, prioritization, basic computer navigation skills, and a working knowledge of the Internet.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Previous healthcare experience and CPR certification preferred.
Deadline to Apply10/13/2024Our University Community
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