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Job Description
About the Role
Join University Hospital, Newark NJ as a Behavioral Health Aide – Direct Patient Care in [object Object].
Key Responsibilities
- The primary purpose of the Behavioral Health Aide position is to be under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- 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.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join University Hospital, Newark NJ as a Behavioral Health Aide – Direct Patient Care.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at University Hospital, Newark NJ is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Newark, New Jersey.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Direct Patient Care, Simple Nursing Procedures, Patient Transport, Unit Cleanliness, CPR Certification, Behavioral Health Experience, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Techniques. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Aide primarily provides direct patient care to adults and mature patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing simple nursing procedures and transporting patients for tests. This role also involves contributing to the overall orderliness and cleanliness of th...
Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefits Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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