Behavioral Health Aide, Emergency Department, Crisis Unit

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

8d•$21 - $22

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Aide works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care to patients ages 18 through maturity. The role performs simple nursing procedures, transports patients to tests and procedures, and contributes to the orderliness and cleanliness of the unit. The aide must be able to provide care to adult and older adult patients, understand lifespan growth and development, and assess and interpret information relevant to patients’ status, needs, culture, ethnicity, and disability in accordance with University Hospital policies and procedures. The position requires patience and accommodation with patients, along with the use of de-escalation and appropriate physical intervention techniques. Handle with Care training and annual behavior-management training are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification program.
Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant course, or one year of nursing assistant experience, or experience in the role of a Behavioral Health Aide.
Current CPR certification; certification must be maintained and be valid through the American Heart Association.
Ability to take temperatures, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and perform other simple procedures where indicated.
Must successfully complete Handle with Care training within one year of employment.
Must complete the “Handle with Care Training and Behavior Management” techniques course annually.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the job duties.
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to care for adult and older adult patients.
Knowledge of key principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
Ability to assess data reflective of patient status, culture, and ethnicity and interpret information needed to identify patient needs.
Exceptional patience and accommodation toward patients.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health experience.
Crisis intervention and de-escalation experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Perform simple nursing procedures, including taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure where indicated.
Transport patients to tests and procedures.
Contribute to the orderliness and cleanliness of the unit.
Use de-escalation techniques and proper physical intervention techniques.
Assess patient information and identify care needs appropriate to patients’ age, culture, ethnicity, and disability, in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.