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Atlantic Health System lists this Nursing Assistant, Nursing Resource, Per Diem Variable Shift, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center opportunity in hackettstown, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionThe Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role is essential in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and dignity by assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient conditions, and supporting clinical operations.Principal Accountabilities:Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobilityMeasure and record vital signs, intake/output, and other observations as assignedRespond promptly to patient calls and requests for assistanceAssist with patient transfers, ambulation, and positioning using proper body mechanicsMaintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environmentReport changes in patient condition to the licensed nursing staff in a timely mannerSupport nurses and clinical staff with procedures and routine patient care tasksFollow infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies at all timesProvide compassionate, respectful care to patients and familiesQualificationsRequirements:High school diploma or equivalentBasic Life Support (BLS) certificationAbility to read, write, and communicate effectively in EnglishPhysical ability to perform job duties, including standing, lifting, and assisting patientsPreferred QualificationsCompletion of a Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training programCurrent Nursing Assistant certification and/or CNA licensePrevious experience in a hospital, long-term care, rehabilitation, or clinical settingStrong interpersonal and customer service skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentFlexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidaysAbout UsAt Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development, and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJAtlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJAtlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJAtlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJAtlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJAtlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJAtlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJAtlantic Medical GroupAtlantic Visiting NurseAtlantic Mobile HealthAtlantic RehabilitationWe have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members, and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospital rankings.Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and Warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a woman's breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in all three echocardiography procedures: adult transthoracic, adult transesophageal and adult stress. 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). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: Team Member BenefitsMedical, 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 contributionPTO & Paid Sick LeaveTuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic AdvisingParental, Adoption, Surrogacy LeaveBackup and On-Site ChildcareWell-Being RewardsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy ProgramFlexible Spending & Commuter AccountsPet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal InsuranceJob InfoJob Identification 30070Job Category Nursing SupportPosting Date 06/24/2026, 07:52 PMLocations 175 High St, Newton, NJ, 07860, USMinimum Salary (Hourly Rate) Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate) Assignment Category Per DiemHours per Week 0.01Primary Shift VariesWork Schedule VariableDays and Shifts 4 shifts per month- 12 hour shifts, 7a-730p, 7p-730aOn Call Expectations noneWeekends Expectations 2 weekend shifts per monthDepartment - Nursing ResourceDivision Newton Medical CenterSpecialty AllService Line OtherRegion Western Region (Hackettstown & Newton Medical Centers)Salary Admin Plan SEROvertime Status NonExempt
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hackettstown, NJ, 07840, US
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