Patient Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States RWJ Barnabas Full time

Position Summary:
The Trinitas Oncology Care Unit, featuring a 23-bed capacity, is dedicated to delivering compassionate and evidence-based care.

The Nursing Assistant plays a crucial role within the healthcare team, providing essential direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.


Qualifications:

Essential:
High School Diploma BLS Certification from the American Heart Association Ability to fulfill all competencies associated with the role
Preferred:
Completion of a nursing fundamentals course from an accredited School of Nursing or Certified Nursing Assistant certifications.
Certifications and Licenses:
BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Work Schedule:
Night shifts from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with every other weekend required. Full-Time position (40 hours per week).

Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the RN to promote and implement patient and family-centered care.
- Monitor and report patient responses to interventions and treatments.
- Prepare the patient environment for admissions or transfers from other hospital areas.
- Welcome and orient newly admitted patients and their families to the patient room and surroundings.
- Ensure all patients have appropriate identification bands at all times.
- Assist patients with meal preparation, feeding, and report food intake to the RN.

Additional Responsibilities:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.



Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

Benefits include:

  • 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 means being part of a premier healthcare destination that provides patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine with compassion and equity, while ensuring a best-in-class work experience for every team member.

We are committed to enhancing the health of our communities, one individual and one community at a time.

As New Jersey's leading academic health system, we are dedicated to advancing innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health is focused on making a significant impact in local communities throughout New Jersey, improving the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities.

We recognize the evolving needs of New Jersey residents, whether it involves coordinating care for complex health conditions or enhancing community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer: RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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