Nursing Assistant Full-Time, Days, 7a-7p, Med-Surg, Geriatric & Renal, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Centre

Job description

Principal Accountabilities:
• Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assists patients with daily activities.
• Serves and collects food trays and provides between-meal nourishment.
• Changes bed linen, runs errands and prepares and sterilizes treatment trays and supplies.
• Transports patients within the facility for consultations, treatments, tests, or examinations.
• Measures and records patients' vital signs such as temperature or pulse and provides basic treatment.
• Ensures a safe care environment for the patients and their families.
• Performs continuous rounds and check-ins throughout the shift to ensure patient and family needs are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required:
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:
• Prior experience in acute care strongly preferred
• BLS certification
• Certified Nursing Assistant