Certified Nursing Assistant

Cfghealth; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems, LLC is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide clinical and administrative support to licensed nursing staff, ensuring safe, efficient, patient-centered care.

Under supervision, you will assist with basic patient care, document clinical information, and help with diagnostic testing and procedures in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of accredited Nursing Assistant or comparable healthcare training program.
• Current state CNA certification and CPR certification.
• Ability to meet credentialing, background, and security clearance requirements.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurses, and healthcare team with patient care activities as directed.
• Support diagnostic testing and clinical procedures per training, certification, and facility protocols.
• Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) as assigned and trained.
• Obtain and document patient histories and vital signs.
• Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.
• Observe patients for changes in condition and report findings promptly to nursing staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

Clinical documentation

Patient care support

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant program graduate

CNA certification (state)

Job description

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides clinical and administrative support to licensed nursing staff to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. Working under the supervision of licensed nurses, the CNA assists with basic patient care activities, clinical procedures, and documentation in accordance with facility policies, scope of training, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant or comparable healthcare training program
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the applicable state
• Current CPR certification
• Previous experience in a physician’s office, clinic, ambulatory care, or healthcare setting preferred
• Ability to meet all credentialing, background, and security clearance requirements

Performance Expectations / Essential Duties

• Assist physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members with patient care activities as directed
• Support diagnostic testing and clinical procedures in accordance with training, certification, and facility protocols
• Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) as assigned and trained
• Obtain and document patient histories and basic health information
• Measure, monitor, and record vital signs accurately
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens following infection control and safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment
• Observe patients for changes in condition and report findings promptly to nursing staff
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and facility privacy standards
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Organizational Expectations

• Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
• Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
• Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
• Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
• Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
• Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialresponsibilitiesfunctions.

• May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.