Nursing Assistant / NA Med Surg

Join our team as an evening- shift , full-time , Medical-Surgical 5E Nursing Assistant (NA) in Montclair, NJ.

Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Responsibilities The Nursing Assistant provides essential, hands-on daily care to patients, working under the supervision of RNs to ensure patient comfort, safety, and hygiene. Provides basic nursing care to the patient. Assists nursing personnel and physicians in emergency care.

Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate, quality patient care. Performs out of bed/back to bed as appropriate. Observes patient while performing delegated tasks and reports significant findings regarding patient safety, personal needs, and changes in the patient's condition to the licensed nurse.

Responds to call light promptly and courteously. Maintains confidentiality of patient record. Assists patient in wheelchair, on stretcher, and ambulating.

Monitors vital signs, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing/monitoring, and point of care testing. Qualifications Job

High School Diploma or GED equivalent . Preferred Job

1+ years of prior Nursing Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience. CNA certification. Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.