Behavioral Health Nursing Assistant – Day Shifts

Prime Healthcare; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health in Dover, NJ, part of Prime Healthcare, is hiring a Nursing Assistant in the Behavioral Health Unit. The role supports daily living activities, provides basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN, and helps maintain a safe environment in a non-acute setting.

Requirements include a CNA certificate, BLS within 30 days, knowledge of medical terminology, and 6 months of acute care experience; BVP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.
• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Assistant assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and maintains a safe environment under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS (AHA)

Medical terminology

Acute care experience

Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP)

Job description

Saint Clare's Health in Dover, NJ, part of Prime Healthcare, is hiring a Nursing Assistant in the Behavioral Health Unit. The role supports daily living activities, provides basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN, and helps maintain a safe environment in a non-acute setting.

Requirements include a CNA certificate, BLS within 30 days, knowledge of medical terminology, and 6 months of acute care experience; BVP certification is preferred.