Nursing Assistant, Nursing Resource, Per Diem Variable Shift, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center/Hackettstown Medical Center

Atlantic Health; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Newton, NJ is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patient conditions, and support clinical operations to ensure patient comfort, safety, and dignity.

You will work with nursing staff to respond to patient calls, assist with transfers and positioning, maintain a clean environment, and uphold infection control and confidentiality policies while delivering

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
• Measure and record vital signs, intake/output, and other observations as assigned
• Respond promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance
• Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, and positioning using proper body mechanics
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment
• Report changes in patient condition to the licensed nursing staff in a timely manner
• Support nurses and clinical staff with procedures and routine patient care tasks
• Follow infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies at all times
• Provide compassionate, respectful care to patients and families

Job description

The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role is essential in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and dignity by assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient conditions, and supporting clinical operations.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
• Measure and record vital signs, intake/output, and other observations as assigned
• Respond promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance
• Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, and positioning using proper body mechanics
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment
• Report changes in patient condition to the licensed nursing staff in a timely manner
• Support nurses and clinical staff with procedures and routine patient care tasks
• Follow infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies at all times
• Provide compassionate, respectful care to patients and families