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Nursing Assistant I, Full-time Nights, Telemetry, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$41,471 / year median in New Jersey
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assists patients with daily activities. 2. Serves and collects food trays and provides between-meal nourishment. 3. Changes bed linen, runs errands and prepares supplies. 4. Transports patients within the facility for discharge. 5. Measures and records patients' vital signs such as temperature or pulse and provides basic treatment. 6. Ensures a safe care environment for the patients and their families. 7. Performs continuous rounds and check-ins throughout the shift to ensure patient and family needs are met. 8. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certifications required. CPR Certification preferred.Level II - High School Diploma or equivalent. 3-5 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) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certifications required. CPR Certification preferred.
Level III - High School Diploma or equivalent. 5+ 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) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certifications required. CPR Certification preferred.