Nursing Assistant, Nursing Resource, Per Diem Variable Shift, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center
The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Eligibility
- 107000060002 - Nursing Resource
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour rotating
- Unit and setting
- Rehab
- License
- CNA license
- Term
- Per DiemPer diem, variable shift
Do you qualify?
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Also asks
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Also asks
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Also asks
- Physical ability to stand, lift, and assist patients Physical ability to perform job duties, including standing, lifting, and assisting patients
Preferred
- Certification
- Completion of a Nursing Assistant or CNA training program Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program
- Certification
- Current Nursing Assistant certification and/or CNA license
- Experience
- Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care, rehabilitation, or clinical setting
- Also asks
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Also asks
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Also asks
- Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Assist with activities of daily living, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
- Day to day
- Measure and record vital signs, intake/output, observations Measure and record vital signs, intake/output, and other observations as assigned
- Day to day
- Respond promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance Respond promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance
- Day to day
- Assist with transfers, ambulation, positioning using body mechanics Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, and positioning using proper body mechanics
- Day to day
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized patient environment Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment
- Day to day
- Report changes in patient condition to licensed nursing staff Report changes in patient condition to the licensed nursing staff in a timely manner
- Day to day
- Support nurses and clinical staff with procedures and routine care tasks Support nurses and clinical staff with procedures and routine patient care tasks
- Day to day
- Follow infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies at all times Follow infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies at all times
- Day to day
- Provide compassionate, respectful care to patients and families Provide compassionate, respectful care to patients and families
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- On call
- No call
The workplace
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
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The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role is essential in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and dignity by assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient conditions, and supporting clinical operations.
Principal Accountabilities
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility Measure and record vital signs, intake/output, and other observations as assigned Respond promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, and positioning using proper body mechanics Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment Report changes in patient condition to the licensed nursing staff in a timely manner Support nurses and clinical staff with procedures and routine patient care tasks Follow infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies at all times Provide compassionate, respectful care to patients and families
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English Physical ability to perform job duties, including standing, lifting, and assisting patients
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program
- Current Nursing Assistant certification and/or CNA license
- Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care, rehabilitation, or clinical setting
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
What's around it?
Newton, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,442/mo
- Household income
- $76,221/yr, all local households, not nurse pay