• Nurses Aide (NA), Surgical Unit I 3N

    RWJBarnabas Health (Belleville, NJ)


    Nurses Aide (NA), Surgical Unit I 3NReq #:0000177009

     

    Category:Nurses Aide

     

    Status:Per Diem

     

    Shift:Day

     

    Facility:Clara Maass Medical Center

     

    Department:Surgical Unit I (3N)

    Location:

    Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109

    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:

    + Days 7:00AM - 3:00PM

    + Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs

    + Per-Diem

    + 1 shift per week and 1 weekend shift per month

    + 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.

    Benefits and Perks:

    At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

     

    + Paid Time Off (PTO)

    + Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

    + Dental and Vision Insurance

    + Retirement Plans

    + Short & Long Term Disability

    + Life & Accidental Death Insurance

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Wellness Programs

    + Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

    + Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer