Nursing Assistant (NA), Intensive Care Unit

Job Overview :

Trinitas Intensive Care Unit 25 bed capacity. We provide management of acutely ill patients with lift-threatening conditions requiring complex assessment, high- intensity therapies and interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.

Our care management consists of care bundles based on evidence based practices that are executed with compassion and caring.

The nursing assistant is an integral part of the nursing team providing direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

• High School Diploma
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association only
• Ability to perform all competencies of the position

Preferred :

Completion of a nursing fundamentals course in an accredited School of Nursing or Certified Nursing Assistant

Certifications and Licenses :

BLS certification through American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements :

• Evening 3 : 00PM 11 : 30PM
• Part-Time (16 hrs)
• 2 Week Mandatory Orientation

Essential Functions :

• Promotes and implements in conjunction with RN the concept of patient and family-centered care
• Observes and reports patient’s responses to intervention / treatments
• Prepare the patient environment for admission or transfer from another area of hospital
• Greet and escorts newly admitted patients and families to patient room and orients to surroundings
• Assures that all patients have appropriate identification bands on at all times
• Prepares patient for meals, assists in feeding and / or feeds patient and reports food intake to RN

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