Nurse Aide - Cardiology Inpatient - Trenton - Full-Time - DAYS

Capital Health (US); Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse Aide for their Cardiology Inpatient unit in Trenton. The role involves assisting with daily patient care, documentation, and collaborating with RNs. Candidates should have a high school diploma and good communication skills, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Must obtain AHA Heartsaver AED before orientation end.

Responsibilities

• Assists with CPR under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Documents patient care activities accurately using appropriate forms.
• Performs patient care tasks related to activities of daily living.

Skills

Proficient in English

Verbal and written communication

Good bedside manners

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nurse Aide - Cardiology Inpatient - Trenton - Full-Time - DAYS

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview

SHIFT: 7:00am-3:30pm - rotating weekends

Essential Functions

• Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Documents patient care activities and patient data accurately using appropriate documentation forms and or information systems. Performs patient care tasks related to activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, hair, skin, and oral care. Completes assigned patient duties within the time frame established by the registered nurse.
• Reinforces transition/discharge teaching and patient self care activities.
• Performs required clinical skills such as vital sign measurement and enters patient vital signs information into computer, aseptic technique, non-invasive specimen collection, hot and cold applications, simple respiratory therapy, post mortem care, ostomy care, and application of teds/pneumatic teds. Provides complete AM/PM care, vital signs, intake and output, appropriate and timely documentation and participates in skin rounds.
• Assists with admission, transfer, or discharge of patients.
• Observes patients carefully for significant changes.
• Seeks to improve the effectiveness of communication and interactions with others.
• Collaborates with the RN, the need for referrals to assist in addressing patient safety and legal issues. Verifies physician's orders prior to performing procedure.
• Clarifies with RN any special procedures or observations necessary. Communicates patients' progress toward desired outcomes and diagnostic results to RN as appropriate. Reports consistently patient data in a concise and thorough manner.
• Assists with the identification of actual and potential risks to patient safety. Reports patient safety issues utilizing to appropriate personnel.
• Describes the unit based quality improvement activities and implications for practice.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Paid or practicum experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
• Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in English and verbal and written communication skills. Good public relations skills. Good bedside manners.
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell
• Occasional physical demands include:
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
• Lifting Floor to Waist 80 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 80 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter
  
  

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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