Nursing Assistant II CTICU Pt Evening

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

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant II for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ. This part-time evening role supports the Cardiac Post CTICU team, assisting with daily patient care and monitoring.

The position emphasizes compassionate, collaborative care, infection control, and accurate documentation in the EHR to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• CNA certificate required; nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Experience or clinical exposure from accredited nursing program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, bedside care, including bathing, mouth care, and skin care.
• Monitor vital signs and track patient health status.
• Document patient information accurately in EHR systems.
• Apply infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care plans.
• Provide CPR/BLS in emergencies as needed.
• Provide age-appropriate patient care and safety.
• Collaborate with the care team from admission to discharge.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Nursing care

Education

CNA certificate

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Nursing Assistant II CTICU Pt Evening

Req #: 0000261557

Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department: Cardiac Post CTICU

Pay Range: $21.32 - $25.20 per hour

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

Job Title: Nursing Assistant II

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Cardiac Post CTICU

Req #: 0000261557

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

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.

Nursing Assistant - 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, 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, 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 opportunity, you must have a 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 part time schedule from 3pm to 11:30pm. and includes every other weekend as well as some holidays.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer