Job Title: Student Nurse
Location: RWJUH Somerset
Department Name: Intensive Coronary Care
Req #: 0000264057
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $20.00 - $20.00 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.
Section II: Summary of Job Function
The Student Nursing Assistant supports the nursing team in delivering compassionate patient care under supervision,
This role assists with daily living activities, hygiene, mobility, and provides comfort measures for patients,
Section III,
Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure
Currently enrolled in nursing school, with at least 1 clinical completed,
Two clinicals preferred,
Basic knowledge of patient care procedures,
Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team,
Special Equipment/Skills
Electric beds, ventilators, power equipment, computers, monitoring equipment,
Work Contact Group
All leaders/ associates, including nursing and medical staff,
Section 1: Core Value Behavioral Competency Appraisal
Category & details
Customer Satisfaction
Maintains positive relationships with all customers, employees, physicians, patients, and visitors/guests,
Utilizes a variety of feedback to improve processes and services to meet and exceed customer needs,
Uses sound employee relations practices and maintains high levels of visibility and accessibility,
Follows through on all customer requests and inquiries in a timely fashion,
Quality Management
Utilizes principles of CQI in all work situations,
Seeks feedback and recommendations from others to improve the quality, processes and services,
Contributes to improving quality services and productivity (takes the initiative to continually evaluate one s work, report problems, suggest solutions and try new ideas),
Financial Responsibility
Effectively allocates and schedules resources,
Able to project and appropriately staff the unit/department to effectively function to demand,
Utilizes resources, both labor and non-labor to maximize efficiency and quality,
Adheres to budgetary guidelines and targets-proactively manages budget variances and causes,
Sustainability
Determines priorities and organizes work and time to meet them,
Follows sound employee retention techniques: effective selection and interviewing, recognition, fair and timely discipline, and ongoing performance feedback,
Interacts constructively, tactfully and diplomatically with others and resolves conflicts effectively,
Demonstrates cultural competency and ability to maintain a diverse workforce,
Execution
Completes tasks and assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner,
Remains positive and focused despite obstacles and setbacks,
Demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing assignments,
Organizes multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously to accomplish strategic goals,
Section 2: Job Function Category
Job Functions
Answers call lights and assist patients promptly and courteously,
Contributes to the unit s overall patient satisfaction score by doing regular rounding, escalation of complaints and providing service recovery,
Assist patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting,
Help patients with mobility, including transfers, walking, and repositioning,
Support meal assistance and observe dietary restrictions as directed,
Monitor and document basic vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and respiration, as instructed,
Promptly report to the RN any abnormal readings or patient observations identified while performing tasks delegated by the RN,
Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient care areas,
Provide emotional support, listen to patient concerns, and communicate observations to nursing staff,
Help with stocking supplies and preparing rooms for admissions and discharges,
Blood Glucose Sampling, if applicable,
Other duties as assigned, as appropriate,
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
