Mental Health Worker
Company: Nuvance Health
Location: Carmel
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and
outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital,
Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern
Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers
Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty
care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a
leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices.
Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the
Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and
the Home Care organizations.*JOB SUMMARY: *Develops and maintains
an environment which supports service excellence behaviors.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.Complies with established
department/hospital policies, rules and regulations.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.*MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: **Education: *High school graduate. Actively
enrolled in a college program for psychiatric or health-related
field preferred.*Licensure/Registration/Certification: *None*Work
Experience: * One (1) year prior experience in a psychiatric
setting preferred. Preferred past experience as a nurse's
aide.*Physical & Other Factors: On* feet most of the day. Requires
vigilance in monitoring patients' physical and psychiatric
condition. Must be able to maintain a supportive role and/or assist
with de-escalation and/or crisis intervention. Frequent lifting,
stretching and other physical exertion during positioning of
patients and moving equipment.*Work & Environmental Conditions:
*Exposed to patients' conditions and some unpleasant sights, smells
and infections diseases.*Job Relationships (Responsible to/for,
works with): *Responsible to the Charge Nurse/designee.Location:
Carmel-PHC 670 Stoneleigh AvenueWork Type: Full-TimeStandard Hours:
40.00FTE: 1.000000Work Schedule: Day 8Work Shift: 7a-3:30p, every
other weekendOrg Unit: 935Department: Psych UnitExempt: NoEOE,
including disability/vets.We will endeavor to make a reasonable
accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a
qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation
would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If
you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to
participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at
203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please
provide all information requested to assure that you are considered
for current or future opportunities.* NHTA5- PH/NDH/SH/THJob Types:
Full-time, Part-timePay: From $16.00 per hourBenefits:* Dental
insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Life insurance*
Paid time off* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceMedical
Specialty:* PsychiatrySchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to Friday*
Weekend availabilityAbility to commute/relocate:* Carmel, NY:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work
(Preferred)License/Certification:* Driver's License
(Preferred)Shift availability:* Day Shift (Required)* Night Shift
(Preferred)Work Location: One location
Keywords: Nuvance Health, Danbury , Mental Health Worker, Healthcare , Carmel, Connecticut
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