Department/Unit:
Emergency Department


Work Shift:
Night (United States of America)


Salary Range:
$41,923.00 - $54,500.00


The Mental Health Assistant (MHA) functions as a member of the health care team under the supervision of the Registered Professional nurse utilizing principles of psychiatric care. Assists in giving and recording direct patient care and such unit maintenance as necessary to provide patient comfort and safety.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient’s health or situation, including vital signs, height and weight, and food and fluid intake and output.

+ Reports abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team.

+ Participates in care planning and the nursing report process.

+ Incorporates patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care.

+ Utilizes standardized technique...