Nursing Assistant - Part Time - Day Shift - Medical-Surgical Unit-IReq #:0000137915

　　Category:Nurses Aide

　　Status:Part-Time

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:RWJ Rahway

　　Department:Medical-Surgical Unit-I

　　Location:

　　RWJUH Rahway Hospital, 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

　　TheNursing Assistantprovides care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics. The NA assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for his/her own professional advancement. Responsible for identifying and relaying patient safety issues, hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) or other pertinent patient information to the staff nurse. Responsible for knowledge of the patient population served. Communicate effectively and collaborate with all patient care providers, patients and visitors. The NA is an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team member integrating all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient s needs. Responsible for other essential duties as required.

　　Job Qualifications

　　Education/Training/Certification/Licensure:

　　High school graduate or equivalent. 1-2 years of experience as Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Certified Medical Assistant or Nursing student with a grade point average of 3.0 or better with one year of clinical experience. Must have experience in an Acute Care setting or an Acute Care Rehabilitation Facility. Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English. Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer