ER Clinical Assistant, Emergency Department

ER Clinical Assistant, Emergency Department Req #: 48784 Category: CNA / Nurse Aide Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Department: Emergency Department Pay Range: $21.48 - $26.71 per hour Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039 Job Title: ER Clinical Assistant Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Department Name: Emergency Department Req #: 48784 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $21.48 - $26.71per hour ER Clinical Assistant - RWJBarnabas Health At RWJBarnabas Health, ER Clinical Assistants become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. As a ER Clinical Assistant , you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day. As a ER Clinical Assistant , a typical day may include: Assisting patients with activities of daily living and providing nursing care to patients including taking vital signs, EKGS, performing phlebotomy, assisting with bedside care, i.e. bathing, mouth care, skin care. Monitor vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature to track patient health status Document patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems while maintaining strict confidentiality Implement infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to facility policies Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care plans and address concerns Support emergency response efforts by applying Basic Life Support (BLS) skills such as CPR when needed in acute situations Providing patient care, based on physical, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients Providing for effective and safe patient outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions Ongoing communication with patients and nursing colleagues regarding status of patient's care Participating in collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning 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 ER Clinical Assistant opportunity, you must have a High School Diploma / GED and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. Previous nursing assistant experience or clinical experience from an accredited nursing program is preferred or a CNA certificate. This position offers a Full-Time Day schedule from 11:00am to 12:00am and includes every other weekend as well as some holidays. At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health