Nursing Assistant,Per Diem Kahn,Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center Job Morristown area,New Jersey USA,Nursing

Position: Nursing Assistant, Per Diem, Days 7a-3p, Kahn 1, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Job Responsibilities

Direct patient care:
Assists with ADLs, hygiene, mobility, toileting, and emotional support. Administers basic treatments (e.g., dressing changes, telemetry, specimen collection). Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care. Assists patients with daily activities. Measures and records daily weights and vital signs, I&Os, and monitors patient condition. Performs blood glucose monitoring.

Reports changes in patient condition:
Knowledgeable of the normal values and ranges for vital signs and I&O's, recognizes abnormal findings and reports to the primary nurse. Participates in daily Huddle. Documents timely in the patients' medical record.

Determines priorities of care:
Demonstrates flexibility in responding to patient needs while completing assignments. Completes all assignments unless otherwise directed by charge nurse. Works as a team member in meeting the unit needs. Seeks approval for reprioritization of more complex events deviating from original assignment. Performs activities as needed without supervision.

Provides and maintains safety and comfort measures for patient:
Answers call lights promptly and courteously and provides interventions as appropriate. Ensures call bell and telephone are within reach of patient prior to leaving patient room. Cleans, stocks, and sets up rooms for arriving patients. Checks for appropriate patient IDs including falls and allergy. Ensures patient rooms are neat and clean. Recognizes need for and responds to all bed and chair alarms in an expeditious manner.

Works as Patient Safety Technician as needed. Rounds with purpose using appropriate scripting. Gives report to oncoming shift.

Maintains safe environment:
Adheres to OSHA, Joint Commission, Board of Health and hospital standards. Observes and maintains isolation precautions. Follows hand washing protocol. Maintains a clean and clutter free work environment. Uses and stores equipment properly. Wears and uses communication devices (Vocera) according to policy. Must work in a fast‑paced environment with positive customer service skills.

Equipment care:
Maintains log of all equipment sent to Clinical Engineering for repair. Reports all lost or equipment unable to be repaired to charge nurse. Returns rental equipment in a timely manner with patient identification. Keeps equipment cleaned and charged. Notifies unit associate of equipment needing repair and attaches appropriate repair tag. Orients new staff in care of equipment.

Provides emotional support to patient and significant others:
Observes and responds to emotional needs of patient and/or significant other. Reports observations to RN for follow up. Seeks information regarding teaching goals for individual patients. Observes RN instructions to patients and provides consistent reinforcement as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
BLS Certification preferred
CNA Certified preferred
Nursing Students preferred
1-2 years previous patient care experience preferred

Benefits

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well‑being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan:
Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On‑Site Childcare
Well‑Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note:

In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Job Information

Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 21.58
Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 21.58
Assignment Category:
Per Diem
Hours per Week: 0.01
Primary Shift: Day
Salary Admin Plan: SER

EEO Statement

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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Nursing Assistant, Per Diem Kahn , Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center