Nursing Assistant Med Surge PT Evenings

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,778 - 36,093; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Planning Support

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Volunteer Opportunities

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health—Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark—is seeking a Nursing Assistant II for the Medical-Surgical Unit-I. This role supports patient care under the direction of a registered nurse and collaborates with the health care team to meet age-specific needs.

The position is part-time with an evening shift and mandatory orientation. Pay ranges from $20.89 to $26.20 per hour in New Jersey, with the compensation reflecting education, skills, and experience.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Effective communication and basic math skills.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Participates in assessment and communication with health care team.
• Assists in patient and family education as appropriate.
• Contributes to unit Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

BLS Certification

English proficiency

Communication skills

Orientation completion

Job description

Job Title: Nursing Assistant II | Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Department: Medical-Surgical Unit-I | Req #: 0000255869 | Status: Hourly | Shift: Evening | Pay Range: $20.89 - $26.20 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.

Job Overview

Provides basic, direct patient care, taking into account specific needs as related to patient's age. Assumes responsibility for care of patients and functions as a member of the health care team, taking direction and guidance from Registered Nurse. All care is provided in compliance with and according to department policy/procedure and Standards of Care.

Qualifications

Required:

• BLS Certification through American Heart Association only
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Effective communication skills and basic math skills
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

• Previous Nursing Assistant experience and/or successful completion of two Registered Nurse accredited clinical courses and/or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program

Certifications and Licenses

• BLS certification through American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements

• Evenings
• Every other weekend required, schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs
• Part Time
• Mandatory Orientation

Essential Functions

• Participates in assessment of patient needs and communication with the health care team
• Participates in staff, patient and/or family education to a degree consistent with personal knowledge base
• Participates in unit Quality Improvement activities
• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning SupportFlexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Equal Opportunity Statement

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.