Nursing Assistant- Per-Diem, Varied shifts, Nursing Resource, Newton Medical Center

Atlantic Health System; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newton is seeking a Nursing Assistant for per-diem shifts. The role involves supporting nursing staff with patient care, including assisting with daily activities, administering medication, and ensuring a positive patient experience. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and preferably a CNA certification.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience as a Nursing Assistant or in Patient Care.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required or to be obtained within 3 months.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care.
• Serves food and assists with daily activities.
• Measures and records vital signs and provides basic treatment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nursing Assistant- Per-Diem, Varied shifts, Nursing Resource, Newton Medical Center

Nursing Assistant- Per-Diem, Varied shifts, Nursing Resource, Newton Medical Center

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Atlantic Health System provided pay range

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Base pay range

$21.26/hr - $21.26/hr

Job Description

Responsible for working alongside physicians and nurses and facilitating advanced primary and specialty nursing services. Provides patients with support through activities including, but not limited to bathing services, serving meals, transportation, administering medication, and positioning. Ensures patients and families have a positive experience by exhibiting alertness, collaboration, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Principal Accountabilities

• Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assists patients with daily activities.
• Serves and collects food trays and provides between-meal nourishment.
• Changes bed linen, runs errands and prepares and sterilizes treatment trays and supplies.
• Transports patients within the facility for consultations, treatments, tests, or examinations.
• Measures and records patients' vital signs such as temperature or pulse and provides basic treatment.
• Ensures a safe care environment for the patients and their families.
• Performs continuous rounds and check-ins throughout the shift to ensure patient and family needs are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

Level I - High School Diploma or equivalent. 0-3 years of experience as a Nursing Assistant, in Patient Care or other related field with demonstrated increased responsibility in the healthcare industry. AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required or obtained wtithin the first 3 months of hire. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certifications preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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