Nurse Aide - Non-Nursing Floats - RMC - FT - Day

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 to assist with patient care in a dynamic hospital setting. This full-time role involves supporting patients with daily activities, documenting care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and a passion for patient care.

Qualifications

• Preferred paid or practicum experience in a clinical setting.
• AHA Heartsaver AED certification required before orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assists with CPR and documents patient activities accurately.
• Performs daily living activities like bathing and feeding.
• Collaborates with RN for referrals and communicates patient progress.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Good communication

Public relations

Bedside manners

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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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 physicians, nurses, and staff, as well as advanced technology. It is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system comprising 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group includes over 250 physicians and providers offering primary, specialty, and hospital-based care throughout the region.

Position Overview

• Assists with CPR under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Documents patient activities and data accurately using appropriate forms and systems. Performs activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, hair, skin, and oral care. Completes assigned duties within the time frame set by the RN.
• Reinforces discharge teaching and promotes patient self-care activities.
• Performs clinical skills such as vital sign measurement, aseptic techniques, specimen collection, applications of hot/cold therapy, simple respiratory therapy, post-mortem care, ostomy care, and applying TEDS. Provides complete AM/PM care, records vital signs, intake/output, and participates in skin rounds.
• Assists with patient admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Observes patients for significant changes.
• Enhances communication and interactions with others.
• Collaborates with RN for referrals, verifies physician's orders, and clarifies procedures or observations as needed. Communicates patient progress and diagnostic results to RN. Reports patient data clearly and thoroughly.
• Identifies and reports patient safety risks and issues to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in quality improvement activities relevant to practice.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Preferred paid or practicum experience in a clinical setting.
• Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED certification; non-licensed candidates must obtain it before the end of orientation.
• Skills: Proficiency in English, good communication, public relations, and bedside manners.
• Work Hours: 8 hours/day.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, climbing, carrying objects, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching, squatting/kneeling/crawling, wrist movements, pinching, keyboard use, and sensory activities like taste and smell.
• Occasional demands include lifting, continuous talking or hearing, and sensory requirements such as near and far vision, color discrimination, depth perception, and hearing accuracy.
• Occupational exposure risks include bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne diseases, uneven surfaces, noise, and dust.

Offers are contingent upon successful onboarding and physical. All applicants must have an annual flu vaccine unless exempted for medical or religious reasons.

Note: The company will never ask for social security numbers or date of birth during application. Beware of online identity theft.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare