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Nursing Assistant/UKHC

2 months ago

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Job Summary

Eastern State Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate to provide exceptional patient care to adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist licensed healthcare providers in delivering patient care, including obtaining vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living.
  • Provide direct patient care by planning, organizing, and implementing psychiatric rehabilitation activities.
  • Escort patients to and from activities, screen and assess patients, and provide documentation and records of patient behavior.
  • Supervise patients during treatment/support activities and lead/co-lead group activities.
  • Implement hospital and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

Requirements:

  • Compassionate, honest, trustworthy, and strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work in a team, take direction, and communicate effectively with staff, patients, and family members.
  • Confidence and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of CPR and basic concept of abnormal vital sign parameters.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, basic computer navigation skills, and working knowledge of the Internet.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous healthcare experience and CPR certification.

About the University of Kentucky:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, fostering a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We value the well-being of each employee and strive to create a healthy place to work, learn, and live.