Nursing Assistant (NA), Post Intensive Care Unit-II

Job Title:

Nursing Assistant Location:

RWJUH Rahway Hospital Department Name:

Post Intensive Care Unit-II Req #: 0000252418

Status:

Hourly Shift:

Evening Pay Range:

$21.04 - $26.19 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Assist professional nursing personnel in providing patient care. Performs direct care duties, including bathing, feeding, dressing, and ambulating. Provide care to individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities under the direction of nurses and physicians. They closely monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma BLS Certification through American Heart Association only Ability to perform all competencies of the position

Preferred:

Completion of a nursing fundamentals course in an accredited

School of Nursing or Certified Nursing Assistant Certifications and Licenses:

BLS certification through

American Heart Association Scheduling Requirements:

Evenings 3:00PM - 11:30PM Every other weekend required Part-Time (24 hrs)

Mandatory Orientation Essential Functions:

Monitoring vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure Perform EKG's Draw labs and collect specimen from patients Provide therapeutic groups and recreational activities to patients Assist in nonviolent crisis intervention Promotes and implements in conjunction with RN the concept of patient and family-centered care Observes and reports patient's responses to intervention/treatments Prepare the patient environment for admission or transfer from another area of hospital Greet and escorts newly admitted patients and families to patient room and orients to surroundings Assures that all patients have appropriate identification bands on at all times Prepares patient for meals, assists in feeding and/or feeds patient and reports food intake to

RN Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ....and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Equal Opportunity Employer