Nursing Assistant I — Compassionate Patient Care & Support

Atlantic Health; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, facilitating advanced primary and specialty nursing services and providing patient support through daily activities, nourishment, and vital sign monitoring.

The role involves transporting patients, preparing supplies, and maintaining a safe, collaborative environment for patients and families during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assists patients with daily activities.
• Serves and collects food trays and provides between-meal nourishment.
• Changes bed linen, runs errands and prepares and sterilizes treatment trays and supplies.
• Transports patients within the facility for consultations, treatments, tests, or examinations.
• Measures and records patients' vital signs such as temperature or pulse and provides basic treatment.
• Ensures a safe care environment for the patients and their families.
• Performs continuous rounds and check-ins throughout the shift to ensure patient and family needs are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, facilitating advanced primary and specialty nursing services and providing patient support through daily activities, nourishment, and vital sign monitoring.

The role involves transporting patients, preparing supplies, and maintaining a safe, collaborative environment for patients and families during shifts.