Floating Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Support

Atlantic Health System; Summit, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is seeking a patient care assistant to work with physicians and nurses, providing essential nursing support. You will assist patients with bathing, meals, transportation, and positioning, helping ensure a positive experience through collaboration and compassion.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, transporting patients for tests, recording vital signs, stocking supplies, and maintaining a safe, clean environment throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assists patients with daily activities.
• Serves and collects food trays and provides between-meal nourishment.
• Changes bed linen, runs errands and prepares and sterilizes treatment trays and supplies.
• Transports patients within the facility for consultations, treatments, tests, or examinations.
• Measures and records patients' vital signs such as temperature or pulse and provides basic treatment.
• Ensures a safe care environment for the patients and their families.
• Performs continuous rounds and check-ins throughout the shift to ensure patient and family needs are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is seeking a patient care assistant to work with physicians and nurses, providing essential nursing support. You will assist patients with bathing, meals, transportation, and positioning, helping ensure a positive experience through collaboration and compassion.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, transporting patients for tests, recording vital signs, stocking supplies, and maintaining a safe, clean environment throughout the shift.