HOW TO APPLY

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision from a Registered Nurse or other designated supervision, this position will be staffed for 1:1 care of patients with acute mental illness and/or behavioral disturbances and perform direct patient care as a Nurse Aide II as part of the Central Staffing Resources nursing department. The Psychiatric Care/Nurse Aide Worker will work with unit staff and Consult Liaison Group to assist in managing patient behaviors and to assist in the maintenance of a safe environment that supports patient care needs as needed.
As a member of the Central Staffing Resource Department, this position may be assigned to staff any inpatient unit in UH/CVC (including ICUs), or Mott (including ICUs), and assignments may include occasional use of video monitoring technology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Progressively responsible experience working with adult or pediatric psychiatric patients, or an equivalent combination of education and experience working in an adult or pediatric inpatient psychiatric facility within the last 2 years
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Experience as certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, or patient care technician is desired.
• Experience with electronic health record, demonstrated ability to work effectively under mental/emotional pressure, and basic computer skills are desired.
• Course work in an Allied Health field is desired and a Bachelor’s degree in healthcare is preferred.