Mental Health Worker at RWJBarnabas Health – Elizabeth, New Jersey

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS

Department Name: Involuntary Psych Child & Adol

Req #: 0000244485

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Assisting in the admission and discharge process, vital signs, EKG's, glucose monitoring, monitoring patients in the milieu, assisting patients with ADL's and meals, facilitating group activities and other duties as assigned by charge nurse.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or AIMS MHA certification.
• Previous experience in working with psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients preferred.
• CPR within 6 months of date of hire required.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time
• Evening

Essential Functions:

• Attends and participates in unit meetings by offering suggestions, ideas and comments concerning unit and team efforts.
• Maintains a clean and comfortable environment for the patient according to established policy and procedure.
• Participates in room and/or body searches of patients according to policy and procedure as assigned by the professional nurse.
• Assists in maintaining unit policies and procedures, procures and maintains par levels of supplies and linens stock. Cleans discharge units when housekeeping is unavailable.
• Documents pertinent patient information on a daily basis and as needed in the medical record.
• Participates in the admission/transfer process by orienting patients to the Hospital and nursing unit, and by carrying out the admission/transfer process as delineated in the unit procedure manual.
• Contributes to the formation of and carrying out of treatment plans elaborated by the staff of the psychiatric team.
• Provides standard nursing care as delegated by the registered nurse, physical care, escorting patients, participating in patient related activities maintaining therapeutic communication with patients, collection of specimen, etc.
• Supervises patient interaction with family members, especially during visitation and provides supportive intervention, as required.
• Perform venipuncture and draw blood specimens. Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum, stool) and assure that appropriate labeling associated with each specimen is correct and complete.
• Recognizes abnormal vital signs data and verbally reports same directly to the RN caring for the patient.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.