Nursing Assistant — Behavioral Health (Night Shift)

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

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health, part of Prime Healthcare, is hiring a Nursing Assistant for the Behavioral Health Unit in Dover, NJ. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and providing basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Applicants should have an active CNA certificate, BLS within 30 days, knowledge of medical terminology, and six months of acute care experience. Night shifts and full-time status are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire.
• 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

• Assists with activities of daily living.
• Provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients.
• Assists in maintaining a safe environment under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Skills

CNA knowledge

Basic nursing care

Medical terminology

Patient safety

Education

CNA certificate

BLS certification

Job description

Saint Clare's Health, part of Prime Healthcare, is hiring a Nursing Assistant for the Behavioral Health Unit in Dover, NJ. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and providing basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Applicants should have an active CNA certificate, BLS within 30 days, knowledge of medical terminology, and six months of acute care experience. Night shifts and full-time status are noted in the posting.