PICU Nurse Aide — Day Shift, Per Diem

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

Benefits offered by this job

Per-Diem schedule

Every other weekend

Holiday coverage

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) for the PICU (Stepdown) Unit at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. Per-Diem Day shift (7:00am–3:00pm) with every other weekend and some holidays.

You will support RNs, take vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and document in EHRs while upholding infection control and patient safety. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CNA or NA certification preferred.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required or in process.
• Experience as Nursing Assistant or clinical exposure during nursing program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and provide nursing care including vitals and basic assessments.
• Monitor vital signs and track patient health status.
• Document patient information in electronic health records.
• Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate with patients, families, and care team to coordinate plans.
• Support with BLS skills in emergencies when needed.
• Provide age-appropriate patient care and contribute to care plans from admission to discharge.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

American Heart Association BLS certification

CNA certificate (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) for the PICU (Stepdown) Unit at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. Per-Diem Day shift (7:00am–3:00pm) with every other weekend and some holidays.

You will support RNs, take vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and document in EHRs while upholding infection control and patient safety. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a current BLS certification.