Job Title: Nurses Aide
Location: Clara Maass Medical Center
Department Name: Post Intensive Care Unit-II
Req #: 0000272653
Status: Hourly
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $21.48 - $26.71 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.
NURSING ASSISTANT Job Overview:
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Nurse Aide II performs a variety of basic patient care activities and related procedures in caring for the needs of the patients,
He/She assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment,
Qualifications:
Required: High School Diploma
BLS Certification through American Heart Association only,
Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal and demonstrated writing skills
Proven track record of compassionate care & superior service and a commitment to providing healthcare excellence always,
Preferred:
At least one (1) year experience as a phlebotomist or EKG Technician with health care background,
Current enrollment in health care training program as C,
N,
A,
or PCT preferred
College degree preferred,
Certifications and Licenses:
BLS certification through American Heart Association
Scheduling Requirements:
Nights 11:00PM - 7:00AM
Every other weekend, schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs
Part-Time (15 hrs)
Mandatory Orientation
Essential Functions:
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, B/P, height/weight and intake/output measurements accurately,
Reports findings outside of normal range to RN
Provides assistance with ADL s to assigned patients
Provides assistance with the nutritional needs of patients, including feeding, mealtime assistance/set-up, supplying fluids, and delivering supplemental snacks
Lifts, moves, turns, and transports patients out of bed, chair, stretcher, wheelchair, portable mechanical lift, etc,
, maintaining proper body mechanics
Performs laboratory procedures as noted: venipuncture, EKG, GTT, blood culture, urine collection procedures and other laboratory procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse
Demonstrates the 4 C s of Commitment, Compassion, Competence, and Communication
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,
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
