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Mental Health Tech - Per Diem

Company
Prime Healthcare
Location
Newark, NJ
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-11-05

Job description

Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant in the Emergency Department is a licensed assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

2. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

3. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or mental health unit preferred

4. Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.

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