Mental Health WorkerReq #:0000137686

　　Category:Behavioral and Mental Health

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Night

　　Facility:Jersey City Medical Center

　　Department:Mental Health Unit-Open Unit

　　Location:

　　Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

　　You are in demand everywhere...but it pays to come here!

　　If you want to work in a premier hospital that wins awards, nurtures people, and tirelessly strives to advance care, you ll find your match atJersey City Medical Center. Our not-for-profit hospital, a proud member ofRWJBarnabas Health, has been honored time and again for our strides in patient care and safety, and as the regional leader in specialties like cardiology, stroke, and trauma care.

　　As our status and patient volume continue to grow, we are adding talent to our organization

　　Among our many accolades, we have been designated8 timesthe only A-Rated for Safety Hospital, awardedMagnet Recognitionfor superior nursing, named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.

　　Job Description

　　The Mental Health Worker, Inpatient BH, provides care to patients and maintains a safe environment under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Group and individual patient supervision, facilitation of educational group activities, assisting with ADL's (i.e., Feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulating, etc.) & taking and recording vital signs. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. The Mental Health Worker/Inpatient BH will demonstrate the Barnabas Health philosophy of Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealing with both internal and external customers.

　　Requirements

　　Baccalaureate Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Health Related Field

　　BLS Certification, EKG & Phlebotomy validation by the end of Orientation (will be trained)

　　Minimum one year experience, training or education in the field of treatment preferred

　　Must possess excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills

　　Experience as a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician, EMT, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Tech or equivalent; or in a patient care setting is helpful

　　Consideration of candidates in 3rd or 4th year of BSN program with successful completion of

　　the psychiatric clinical rotation,

　　Must be able to work every other weekendWe are committed to High Reliability and consistent demonstration of our Safety Together behaviors and tools:

　　S - Speak up for Safety

　　A - Accurately communicate

　　F - Focus on the task

　　E - Exercise and accept a questioning attitude

　　T - Thoughtfully interact

　　Y - You and Me Together

　　$21.59 to $26.53 Hourly Rate

　　Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

　　Join our team to embark on shaping the future of healthcare!

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer