Nursing Assistant (NA), Same Day Surgery

RWJBarnabas Health; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health - Rahway, NJ is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) to support the Same Day Surgery team. You will assist RNs with vital signs, basic patient care, and daily activities, helping ensure comfort and safety for patients during the Day shift.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and an American Heart Association BLS certification. Per Diem schedule from 7:00am to 3:30pm, including every other weekend and some holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Nursing assistant experience or CNA program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and basic nursing care.
• Take and monitor vital signs and related tasks.
• Document patient information in the EHR accurately and confidentially.
• Follow infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care.

Skills

Vital signs

EKGs

Phlebotomy

Bedside care

Documentation

Infection control

BLS CPR

Teamwork

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Nursing Assistant (NA), Same Day Surgery

Req #: 0000262027

Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Rahway

Department: Same Day Surgery

Pay Range: $25.25 per hour

Location: 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

Job Description

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.

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.

Requirements

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 Per-Diem Day schedule from 7:00am to 3:30pm and includes every other weekend as well as some holidays.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer