Nurses Aide (NA), PICU (Stepdown) Unit

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. The role supports RNs, provides hands-on care, monitors vital signs, assists with daily activities, and helps ensure a safe, compassionate patient environment.

This per-diem, day-shift position requires a HS diploma or GED, current BLS, and CNA certification or nursing program experience. Prior NA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Previous nursing assistant experience or clinical experience from accredited program preferred; CNA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and provide nursing care to patients including bedside care.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Monitor vitals and document in the EHR with confidentiality.
• Support infection control protocols and ensure patient safety.
• Communicate with patients, families and healthcare staff to coordinate care.
• Apply Basic Life Support (BLS) skills in emergencies when needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Bedside manner

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED

American Heart Association BLS certification

CNA certificate or nursing program

Tools

EHR systems

Basic Life Support equipment

Job description

Location: 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109

Req #: 0000264126

Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department: PICU V

Pay Range: $21.37 - $26.58 per hour

Location: 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109

Job Title: Nurses Aide

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: PICU V

Req #: 0000264126

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.37 - $26.58 per hour

Nursing Assistant (NA) – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Nursing Assistants become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. As a Nursing Assistant (NA), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands‑on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

As a Nursing Assistant (NA), a typical day may include:

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living and providing nursing care to patients including taking vital signs, EKGS, performing phlebotomy, assisting with bedside care, i.e. bathing, mouth care, skin care.
• Monitor vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature to track patient health status
• Document patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Implement infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to facility policies
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care plans and address concerns
• Support emergency response efforts by applying Basic Life Support (BLS) skills such as CPR when needed in acute situations
• Providing patient care, based on physical, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients
• Providing for effective and safe patient outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions
• Ongoing communication with patients and nursing colleagues regarding status of patient’s care
• Participating in collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning

This role might be for you if:

• Thriving in a fast‑paced environment energizes you, especially in providing hands on care to our most vulnerable in an impactful way
• Collaboration with nurses, doctors and therapists is important to your success as a team player
• Job satisfaction is derived from comforting those at the bedside
• Protection of patient safety is essential in your day‑to‑day work as is delivering exceptional care through compassion and professionalism
• Continuous learning and growth matter to you

To be considered for this NA opportunity, you must have a High School Diploma / GED and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. Previous nursing assistant experience or clinical experience from an accredited nursing program is preferred or a CNA certificate. This position offers a Per‑Diem Day schedule from 7:00am to 3:00pm and includes every other weekend as well as some holidays.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer