Nurses Aide (NA), Post Intensive Care-III

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

Job summary

Nurses Aide (NA) at RWJBarnabas Health, located at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ, provides hands-on patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. The role supports daily activities, vital signs, and basic nursing tasks in the Post Intensive Care unit.

Per Diem evenings (3:00pm–11:00pm) with every-other-weekend and some holidays; requires High School Diploma or GED and current BLS, with CNA or related clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; BLS certification current.
• Previous nursing assistant experience or clinical experience from an accredited nursing program is preferred or a CNA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care.
• Take and record vital signs; assist with bedside care and personal care.
• Monitor patient status and report changes to RN; maintain patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Nursing assistant experience

Clinical experience

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Nurses Aide (NA), Post Intensive Care-III

Nurses Aide (NA), Post Intensive Care-III

Req #: 0000264764

Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Evening

Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department: Post Intensive Care- III

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: Post Intensive Care- III

Req #: 0000264764

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

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 Evening schedule from 3:00pm to 11:00pm and includes every other weekend as well as some holidays.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer