Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Long Term Care

RWJBarnabas Health; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist nursing staff in providing direct patient care in a long-term care facility. You will be responsible for ensuring patient comfort and performing essential duties to support the nursing team. This full-time position requires evening shifts and offers a collaborative environment focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Long-Term Care Facility Nursing Assistant certification required.
• Placement on NJ Nurse Aide Registry required.
• 6 months of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct personal care of patients as directed by nurse.
• Recognizes and respects patient and family needs.
• Performs designated unit duties such as restocking supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to collaborate with others

Education

Certified Long-Term Care Facility Nursing Assistant certification

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Job Overview:

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will assist professional nursing staff by providing direct patient care and other support services in a long-term care facility.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Certified Long-Term Care Facility Nursing Assistant certification
• Placement on NJ Nurse Aide Registry
• AHA BLS Certification
• Basic computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with others

Preferred:

• 6 months of experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current Certified Long-Term Care Facility Nursing Assistant certification
• Placement on NJ Nurse Aide Registry
• AHA BLS Certification

Scheduling Requirements :

• Evening Shift
• 7:00PM-7:00AM
• Full Time (40 hours/week)

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct personal care of patients as directed by nurse and patient care plan
• Bedside carry-over for all patient assignments and answering call lights for all patients on the unit in a timely manner
• Recognizes and respects patient and family needs providing a comfortable culturally sensitive environment for care
• Performs designated unit duties such as, but not limited to, restocking supplies at patient bedside, replacing suction bottles and maintaining order on the unit
• Assists with laundry upon request
• Answers telephone and relays messages when necessary
• Performs all duties with a customer service focus

Other Duties: