St. Clare's - Boonton·Boonton Township, New Jersey
The Nursing Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe environment within the Behavioral Health Unit.
Overview At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community.
As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties.
Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations.
The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more.
For information, visit www.saintclares.com.
The Nursing Assistant in the Behavioral Health Unit is an unlicensed non-certified 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.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred. 2. Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current. 3. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology. 4. Minimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred. Pay Transparency Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.30 to $22.07. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Candidates should possess knowledge of medical terminology and have at least six months of experience in an acute care or physician's office setting. A current BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire, and a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate is preferred.
Market context
In New Jersey, psych child/adolescent nursing assistant roles typically draw candidates with acute care or physician’s office experience, plus familiarity with medical terminology and behavioral health settings. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer CNA certification and require BLS within 30 days, so reviewing the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here can save time versus reading the full posting. If you’re considering applying, confirm your experience matches the setting and be ready to complete BLS quickly.