Certified Nursing Assistant - F/T Evenings

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay from day one

Benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate resident care and uphold individualized care plans. The role includes accurate documentation and adherence to facility policies, with emphasis on teamwork and patient advocacy.

New graduates start with a competitive hourly rate, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible CNAs. The team emphasizes collaboration, safety, and delivering timely care to residents in our nursing and

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved CNA program.
• Able to lift 50lbs.
• Current with all Continuing Education (CE) requirements.
• Perform clinical care professionally.
• Serve as patient advocate and role model to other Team Members.
• Deliver patient care in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
• Ability to effectively work on a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional resident care as a CNA.
• Ensure adherence to the resident’s plan of care.
• Complete required documentation per state/federal guidelines.
• Follow facility policies and procedures.
• Assist with daily resident needs and activities as assigned.

Skills

CNA Certification

Patient Advocacy

Team Collaboration

Clinical Care

Education

CNA program completed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our CNAs are the heart of our Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab team, which is why we offer highly competitive pay rates from day one! Brand new CNA graduates start out earning $20.32 per hour, and our pay rates increase from there based on years of experience. In addition, we are currently offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus to eligible CNAs who join our team.

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealth we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The role of a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) is to demonstrate the ability to provide exceptional resident care. The C.N.A. also ensures resident’s plan of care is followed. He or she must complete all required documentation as per state/federal guidelines, while also following all facility policies and procedures.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Completion of an approved CNA program
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Current with all Continuing Education (CE) requirements
• Perform clinical care professionally
• Serve as patient advocate and role model to other Team Members
• Deliver patient care in a timely, efficient, and effective manner
• Ability to effectively work on a multidisciplinary team

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Long-term care and rehabilitation facility experience
• Prior work experience with geriatric and disabled populations
• Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ CNA License