Student Nurse Medical Surgical Unit in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Student Nurse

Location: Community Medical Center

Department Name: Med Surg Unit

Req #: 0000264887

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.00 - $20.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Student Nurse – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Student Nursing Assistant supports the nursing team in delivering compassionate patient care under supervision. This role assists with daily living activities, hygiene, mobility and provides comfort measures for patients.

Community Medical Center, is a 592-bed, fully accredited acute care hospital offering area residents world-class medical treatment with the comforts of hometown care. Opened in 1961, CMC has evolved into the state’s newest teaching hospital with four residency programs and Ocean County’s largest and most active health care facility—caring for over 21,500 inpatients, 178,000 outpatients and 73,700 emergency department patients each year.

As a Student Nurse, a typical day may include:

• Answers call lights and assist patients promptly and courteously,
• Contributes to the unit s overall patient satisfaction score by doing regular rounding, escalation of complaints and providing service recovery,
• Assist patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting,
• Help patients with mobility, including transfers, walking, and repositioning,
• Support meal assistance and observe dietary restrictions as directed,
• Monitor and document basic vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and respiration, as instructed,
• Promptly report to the RN any abnormal readings or patient observations identified while performing tasks delegated by the RN,
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient care areas,
• Provide emotional support, listen to patient concerns, and communicate observations to nursing staff,
• Help with stocking supplies and preparing rooms for admissions and discharges,
• Blood Glucose Sampling, if applicable,

This role might be for you if: 

• Thriving in a fast-paced environment energizes you, especially in providing hands on care to our most vulnerable in an impactful way
• Collaboration with nurses, doctors and therapists is important to your success as a team player
• Job satisfaction is derived from comforting those at the bedside
• Protection of patient safety is essential in your day-to-day work as is delivering exceptional care through compassion and professionalism
• Continuous learning and growth matter to you

To be considered for this Student Nurse opportunity

• Currently enrolled in NLN-accredited Nursing Program. High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Required.. Good communication skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. Able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment. Possess excellent customer service.
• Current Americal Heart Association BLS certification

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