Behavioral Health Aide - Emergency Department - Psychiatry Crisis Unit - Per Diem
Company: University Hospital New Jersey
Location: Newark
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Behavioral Health
Aide position is to be under the direction and supervision of a
Registered Nurse. Under this supervision she/he will provide direct
patient care to the patient ages (18) to maturity, performs simple
nursing procedures, transports patients to tests and procedures,
and contributes to the overall orderliness and cleanliness of the
unit. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent
certification program is required. Graduate of an accredited
nursing assistant course or one (1) year of nursing assistant
experience or experience in the role of a Behavioral Health Aide
required. Current CPR certification is required and must maintain
valid certification by the American Heart Association. Behavioral
health experience or crisis intervention and de-escalation
experience preferred. Applicants must be able to take temperatures,
pulse, respirations, blood pressure and other simple procedures
where indicated.Must successfully complete Handle with Care
training within one year of employment. Completion of "Handle with
Care Training and Behavior Management" techniques course annually
is mandatory. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and
communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the
job. Staff will be expected to utilize de-escalation techniques and
proper physical interventional techniques. Requires exceptional
demonstration of patience and accommodation to the patients due to
the nature of the patient population.Must be able to demonstrate
the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to adult and
older adult patients. Must demonstrate knowledge of key principles
of growth and development of the life span; possesses the ability
to assess data reflective of the patient's status, culture and
ethnicity. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information
needed to identify each patient's needs relative to his/her age,
culture, ethnicity and disability (if applicable) in accordance
with University Hospital's policies and procedures.University
Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits
package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
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Keywords: University Hospital New Jersey, West Orange , Behavioral Health Aide - Emergency Department - Psychiatry Crisis Unit - Per Diem, Healthcare , Newark, New Jersey
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