Nursing Assistant / NA IMCU

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a full-time Nursing Assistant in Montclair, NJ. This role offers a chance to thrive in a supportive, people-first environment where your contributions are valued. You will provide essential nursing care, assist in emergency situations, and ensure patient safety while utilizing advanced technology to enhance care. With opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Nursing Assistant.
• CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and assist nursing personnel.
• Monitor vital signs and report significant findings.

Skills

Basic Nursing Care

Patient Monitoring

Emergency Care Assistance

Confidentiality Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Intermediate Care - Stepdown (IMC) Nursing Assistant (NA) in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care to the patient
• Assist nursing personnel and physicians in emergency care
• Accept responsibility for providing safe, appropriate, quality patient care
• Perform out of bed/back to bed as appropriate
• Observe patient while performing delegated tasks and report significant findings regarding patient safety, personal need, and change in patient's condition to the licensed nurse.
• Respond to call light promptly and courteously
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records
• Assist patient in wheelchair, on stretcher, and ambulating
• Monitor vital signs, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing
• Perform any and all other duties assigned

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of Nursing Assistant experience

Preferred Job Requirements:

• CNA certification