CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT-LONG TERM CARE UNIT 11-5 FULL-TIME DAYS 24930

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in New Jersey as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. A supportive work culture and comprehensive benefits package aim to enhance personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off policy including vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Nurse's Aide preferred.
• Certification in Nursing Attendant required.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care responsibilities with appropriate knowledge of growth and development.
• Take and record vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and maintain a clean environment.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff regarding patient needs.

Skills

Technical skills for patient care

Good oral communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course

Heart Saver Certification

Job description

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Job Duties

Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Takes and records TPR, blood pressure and reports deviations from normal to Primary or Charge Nurse.
Obtains specimens as assigned (e.g., urine, stool, sputum).
Weighs patient and records weight.
Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, dress, helps patient ambulate).
Records oral intake and urinary output.
Performs assigned treatments (e.g., changes simple dressings).
Communicates effectively with Charge Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patients’ needs and requests.
Orients patient to environment and develops rapport with patients, family and significant others.
Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, arranges storage rooms, pantries and other areas).
Prepares bedside unit for new admissions (e.g., stocks with bedpan, tissues, water, cups).
Applies principles of infection control and safety in the work environment.
Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Duties
Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
Participates in orientation of certified nursing assistants.
Participates in unit committees and in CQI activities as assigned.
Assists other personnel as necessary.
Performs other related duties as required.

Position Qualifications
One year of experience as a Nurse's Aide preferred.
Technical skills required for patient care.
Good oral communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Education
Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course required.
Heart Saver- American Heart Assocation required

Job Setting/Physical Demands

All patient care areas; contact with patients, visitors, staff.
Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown, and particulate respirator.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

BASED ON EXP $24.00-$26.75/ DIFFERENTIALS EVE/NIGHT WEEKEND $1.00

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Qualifications Education

Required

Certification

Experience

Required 1 year

Experience as a certified nurse aide in Long Term Care

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Cert.Nursing Attendant

*Heart Saver

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