Compassionate Nursing Assistant | Patient Care & Support

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Sick Leave

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses in providing advanced primary and specialty nursing services. You will help patients with daily activities, bathing, meals, transportation, medication administration, and positioning, ensuring a positive experience through teamwork and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, taking vital signs, transporting patients, and preparing supplies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-3 years of experience in nursing assistant/patient care preferred with increasing responsibility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports nursing personnel in direct patient care and assists with daily activities.
• Serves and collects food trays; provides between-meal nourishment.
• Changes bed linen, runs errands, and sterilizes treatment trays and supplies.
• Transports patients for consultations, treatments, tests, or examinations.
• Measures and records vital signs and provides basic treatment.
• Ensures a safe care environment for patients and families.
• Performs continuous rounds and check-ins to meet patient needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

CNA Certification

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses in providing advanced primary and specialty nursing services. You will help patients with daily activities, bathing, meals, transportation, medication administration, and positioning, ensuring a positive experience through teamwork and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, taking vital signs, transporting patients, and preparing supplies.