Nursing Assistant I: Patient Care Champion

Atlantic Health System; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System seeks a compassionate nursing assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, delivering direct patient care and assisting with daily activities such as bathing, meals, and positioning. You will support documentation of vital signs and help create a positive experience for patients and families.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous patient check-ins, including transporting supplies, changing linens, and supporting discharge processes as needed.

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 supplies.
• Transports patients within the facility for discharge.
• 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 System seeks a compassionate nursing assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, delivering direct patient care and assisting with daily activities such as bathing, meals, and positioning. You will support documentation of vital signs and help create a positive experience for patients and families.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous patient check-ins, including transporting supplies, changing linens, and supporting discharge processes as needed.