Nursing Assistant (NA) Nursing Float Pool (Day)

About the role

The Nurse Aide II position at Clara Maass Medical Center is under the direction of the Nurse Manager. This role involves performing various basic patient care activities and related procedures, assisting in maintaining a safe and clean environment, and providing assistance with ADLs, nutritional needs, and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, B/P, height/weight, and intake/output measurements accurately.
• Reports findings outside of normal range to RN.
• Assists with ADLs to assigned patients.
• Assists with the nutritional needs of patients, including feeding, mealtime assistance/set-up, supplying fluids, and delivering supplemental snacks.
• Lifts, moves, turns, and transports patients out of bed, chair, stretcher, wheelchair, portable mechanical lift, etc., maintaining proper body mechanics.
• Performs laboratory procedures as noted: venipuncture, EKG, GTT, blood culture, urine collection procedures, and other laboratory procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates the 4’C’s of Commitment, Compassion, Competence, and Communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and demonstrated writing skills.
• Proven track record of compassionate care & superior service and a commitment to providing healthcare excellence.

Preferred

• At least one (1) year experience as a phlebotomist or EKG Technician with health care background.
• Current enrollment in health care training program as C.N.A. or PCT preferred.
• College degree preferred.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

At RWJBarnabas Health, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plans.
• Short & Long Term Disability.
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness Programs.
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance).
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Schedule

Full-Time (37.5 hours), Days 7:00AM - 3:00PM, Every other weekend, schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs.

Pay

$21.37 - $26.58 per hour.