Nurses Aide (NA), Sitter Costs

Nurses Aide (NA), Sitter CostsReq #:0000173553Category:Nurses AideStatus:Full-TimeShift:EveningFacility:Newark Beth Israel Medical CenterDepartment:Sitter CostsLocation:Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027Job Overview:The Nursing Assistant is a caregiver who assists patients with activities of daily living and provides nursing care to non-acutely ill patients. Also assists in maintaining patient care areas and equipment clean and organized. Will also perform patient watches. Will not be required to perform phlebotomy and EKG skillsQualifications:Required:

High School Diploma

BLS Certification through American Heart Association only

Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

At least one-year experience as a Nursing Assistant

Certifications and Licenses:

BLS certification through American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

Evenings 3:00PM - 11:00PM

Every other weekend required, schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs

Full-Time (37.5 hrs)

Mandatory Orientation

Essential Functions:

Answers call lights and assist patients promptly and courteously

Assists in maintaining all patient care areas, including cleaning and organizing equipment

Assists with ambulating protocol, techniques and assistive devices, weighing patients, applying flowtron boots, elastic stockings, and transportation to ancillary departments, etc.

Contributes to the unit s overall patient satisfaction score by doing regular rounding, escalation of complaints and providing service recovery.

Demonstrates principles of self care and supports colleagues.

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 EmployerRWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer