Nursing Assistant, Per Diem Variable Shift, Progressive Care, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center

About the role

Responsible for working alongside physicians and nurses to facilitate advanced primary and specialty nursing services. Provides patients with support through activities that ensure a positive experience for patients and families, exhibiting alertness, collaboration, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be obtained prior to start date.