Nursing Assistant (NA), Medical Surgical Unit III

RWJBarnabas Health

Rahway (NJ)

On-site

USD 28,984 - 36,079

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant at RWJUH Rahway Hospital to assist in providing essential patient care. Your role will involve directly caring for patients, monitoring their health, and reporting to medical staff.

This part-time position requires a high school diploma and BLS certification. Benefits include paid time off, medical insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required.
BLS Certification through American Heart Association required.
Completion of a nursing fundamentals course preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist professional nursing personnel in providing direct patient care.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being.
Perform duties including bathing, feeding, and dressing patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Monitoring Vital Signs

BLS Certification

EKG Performance

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Fundamentals Course

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: Nursing Assistant
Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital
Department: Medical Surgical Unit III
Req #: 0000249793
Status: Hourly
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $21.04 - $26.19 per hour
Facility: RWJ Rahway
Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

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

Assist professional nursing personnel in providing patient care. Performs direct care duties, including bathing, feeding, dressing, and ambulating. Provide care to individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities under the direction of nurses and physicians. They closely monitor patients' physical and emotional well‑being and report to medical staff.

Qualifications

Required

High School Diploma
BLS Certification through American Heart Association only
Ability to perform all competencies of the position

Preferred

Completion of a nursing fundamentals course in an accredited School of Nursing or Certified Nursing Assistant

Certifications and Licenses

BLS certification through American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements

Nights 11:00PM - 7:30AM
Part‑Time (24 hrs)
Mandatory Orientation

Essential Functions

Monitoring vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
Perform EKG's
Draw labs and collect specimen from patients
Provide therapeutic groups and recreational activities to patients
Assist in nonviolent crisis intervention
Promotes and implements in conjunction with RN the concept of patient and family‑centered care
Observes and reports patient's responses to intervention/treatments
Prepare the patient environment for admission or transfer from another area of hospital
Greet and escorts newly admitted patients and families to patient room and orients to surroundings
Assures that all patients have appropriate identification bands on at all times
Prepares patient for meals, assists in feeding and/or feeds patient and reports food intake to RN