Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Nursing Assistant (NA), Cardiac Telemetry Unit in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Nursing Assistant (NA), Cardiac Telemetry UnitReq #:0000146659
Category:Nurses Aide
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Night
Facility:Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department:Cardiac Telemetry 2300/2W
Location:
WILLIAMSON STREET, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Job Overview:
The Telemetry Unit is a 38-bed unit. This team-oriented unit provides a wide variety of Medical/Surgical and diagnostic services to a diverse cardiac population (i.e., congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, respiratory compromise and dysrhythmias). 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:
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:
Nights 11:00PM - 7:30AM
Full-Time (40 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)
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RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer