Nursing Assistant (NA), Nursing Float Pool

Req #: 0000265564 Category: CNA / Nurse Aide Status: Part-Time Shift: Evening Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Department: Nursing Float Pool 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: Nursing Float Pool Req #: 0000265564 Status: Hourly Shift: Evening 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 statusDocument patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems while maintaining strict confidentialityImplement infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to facility policiesCommunicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care plans and address concernsSupport emergency response efforts by applying Basic Life Support (BLS) skills such as CPR when needed in acute situationsProviding patient care, based on physical, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patientsProviding for effective and safe patient outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actionsOngoing communication with patients and nursing colleagues regarding status of patient’s careParticipating 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 wayCollaboration with nurses, doctors and therapists is important to your success as a team playerJob satisfaction is derived from comforting those at the bedsideProtection of patient safety is essential in your day-to-day work as is delivering exceptional care through compassion and professionalismContinuous 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 Part-Time Evening schedule from 3:00pm to 11:00pm and includes every other weekend as well as some holidays. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer