Nursing Assistant (NA), Medical-Surgical Unit-VIII

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant II for the Medical-Surgical Unit-VIII at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and supporting registered nurses in delivering compassionate patient care during the night shift.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, and a current AHA BLS certification; CNA experience or clinical training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CNA certificate preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
• Previous nursing assistant experience or clinical experience from an accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and provide nursing care, including vital signs, monitoring and basic procedures.
• Support RNs by documenting patient information in the EHR with confidentiality.
• Help monitor patient conditions and contribute to the care plan.
• Apply infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff to coordinate care.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Bedside care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certificate preferred

Job description

Nursing Assistant (NA), Medical-Surgical Unit-VIII

Req #: 0000265574

Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department: Medical-Surgical Unit-VIII

Pay Range: $21.37 - $26.58 per hour

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

Job Title: Nursing Assistant II

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Medical-Surgical Unit-VIII

Req #: 0000265574

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $21.37 - $26.58 per hour

Nursing Assistant (NA) - 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 (NA), 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 (NA), 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 NA opportunity, you must have a High School Diploma / GED and 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 Full-Time Night schedule from 11:00pm to 7:00am and includes every other weekend as well as some holidays.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer