Nursing Assistant; NA), Medical-Surgical Unit-II

Overview

Nursing Assistant (NA), Medical-Surgical Unit-II

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Category: CNA / Nurse Aide Status: Full-Time Shift: Night Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Department: Medical-Surgical Unit-II Pay Range: $20.89 - $26.20 per hour

Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Provides basic, direct patient care, taking into account specific needs as related to patient’s age. Responsible for the care of patients and functions as a member of the health care team, taking direction and guidance from Registered Nurse. All care is provided in compliance with department policy/procedure and Standards of Care.

Required:

• High School Diploma
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association only
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Effective communication skills and basic math skills
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

• Previous Nursing Assistant experience and/or successful completion of two Registered Nurse accredited clinical courses and/or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program

• BLS certification through American Heart Association

• Nights 11:00PM - 7:00AM
• Every other weekend required; schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs
• Full-Time (37.5 hrs)
• Mandatory Orientation

• Participates in assessment of patient needs and communication with the health care team
• Participates in staff, patient and/or family education to a degree consistent with personal knowledge base
• Participates in unit Quality Improvement activities
• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care

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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This description reflects information as provided and does not imply any additional terms beyond those stated above.