Job Overview
Payroll Title:
HOSP BLANK AST 2
Department:
WEST WING PSYCHIATRY
Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience
Worksite:
Hillcrest Medical Center
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
90%
Union:
EX Contract
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Days, 12 hour shifts, Variable
As a federally-funded institution, UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free campus. New employees are subject to drug screening.
#115094 Mental Health Worker
Filing Deadline: Thu 3/24/2022
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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 03/15/2022 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 03/24/2022. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTION
Under supervision of the RN, assists in direct patient care. This includes activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, ambulating and taking vital signs. Documents accurate information into the EMR flow sheets. Participates in milieu groups and demonstrates knowledge of therapeutic and crisis intervention skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
- Two (2) years of relevant experience, including one (1) year of experience providing direct patient care.
- Excellent communication skills with patients, staff, and other disciplines in a constructive, professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
- CPI or equivalent certification.
- Experience with inpatient psychiatric patients.
- Previous experience working with geriatric and dementia patients.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center’s business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
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