Nursing Assistant​/UKHC

Job Title

Nursing Assistant/UKHC - Mental Health Associate (Allen
2)

Requisition Number: RE52500 | Department: H1050:

ESH Nursing Services |

Location:

Lexington, KY | Grade Level: 05 | Salary: $/hour | Type of Position:
Staff | Time Status:
Full‑Time

Eastern State Hospital is currently recruiting for a full‑time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate in Allen 2. The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. Duties include providing age‑appropriate and specific needs, treatment services, and related tasks such as obtaining vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living.

The Associate provides direct patient care by planning, organizing, and implementing psychiatric rehabilitation activities, escorts patients to and from activities, screens and assists with basic assessment, documents patient behavior, supervises patients during treatment and support activities, and leads/co‑leads group activities.

• Assist a licensed healthcare provider in patient care for adults with primary psychiatric diagnoses.
• Provide age‑appropriate treatment services, including vital sign monitoring and assistance with ADLs.
• Plan, organize, and implement psychiatric rehabilitation activities.
• Escort patients to and from activities and screening points.
• Document and maintain records of patient behavior.
• Supervise patients during treatment/support activities and lead or co‑lead group activities.
• Implement hospital and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.

Regularly sit at a computer workstation for extended periods; perform repetitive motions such as typing; lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; stand or walk with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasionally stand or walk with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; work in confined spaces; exposure to injury risk from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials;

exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood‑borne or airborne pathogens, and/or combative/violent people.

Must work three 12.5‑hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.). Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

No experience required. Candidate should have competency in CPR and basic knowledge of abnormal vital sign parameters.

• Compassionate, honest, trustworthy, and strong work ethic.
• Team player with ability to take direction independently.
• Confidence and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and basic computer navigation skills.
• Working knowledge of the Internet.

• Previous healthcare experience.
• CPR certification.
• No supervisory responsibilities required.

We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.