Nurses Aide (NA), Oncology Unit

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Nurse Aide II performs a variety of basic patient care activities and related procedures in caring for the needs of the patients. He/She assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association only.
• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal and demonstrated writing skills.
• Proven track record of compassionate care & superior service and a commitment to providing healthcare excellence always.

Preferred:

• At least one (1) year experience as a phlebotomist or EKG Technician with health care background. Current enrollment in health care training program as C.N.A. or PCT preferred
• College degree preferred.

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Days 7:00AM - 3:00PM
• Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs
• Per-Diem
• 2 week mandatory orientation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, B/P, height/weight and intake/output measurements accurately. Reports findings outside of normal range to RN
• Provides assistance with ADL s to assigned patients
• Provides assistance with the nutritional needs of patients, including feeding, mealtime assistance/set-up, supplying fluids, and delivering supplemental snacks
• Lifts, moves, turns, and transports patients out of bed, chair, stretcher, wheelchair, portable mechanical lift, etc., maintaining proper body mechanics
• Performs laboratory procedures as noted: venipuncture, EKG, GTT, blood culture, urine collection procedures and other laboratory procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse
• Demonstrates the 4 C s of Commitment, Compassion, Competence, and Communication

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.