Nursing Assistant Float Pool FT Nights

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant II for the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in the Nursing Float Pool. The role supports Registered Nurses in providing hands-on patient care, measuring vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities in a fast-paced setting.

The position is night shift, full-time, hourly pay range $21.37–$26.58, with benefits and a strong emphasis on patient safety and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living
• Taking vital signs and monitoring health status
• Documenting patient information in EHR systems
• Applying infection control protocols
• Communicating with patients, families and care teams
• Providing Basic Life Support (BLS) when needed

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and nursing care
• Monitor vital signs and health status
• Document patient information in EHR accurately
• Follow infection control and safety protocols
• Coordinate care plans with nurses and care team
• Assist with CPR and emergency responses when required

Job description

Nursing Assistant Float Pool FT Nights

Req #: 0000266484

Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department: Nursing Float Pool

Pay Range: $21.37 - $26.58 per hour

Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Title: Nursing Assistant II

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Nursing Float Pool

Req #: 0000266484

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $21.37 - $26.58 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Nurse Aissistant- RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Nurse Assistant become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. As a Nurse Assistant 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 Nurse Asisstant, a typical day may include:

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living and providing nursing care to patients including taking vital signs, , 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 opportunity, you must have a a current American Heart Association BLS certification. This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 11pm to7:30a.m. and includes every other weekend as well as some holidays.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer