Certified Nursing Assistant-Long Term Care Unit 5-2 Full-Time Day Shift 25278

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 35,817 - 39,606; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time-off policy

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant in Paramus, New Jersey. In this full-time position, you will deliver compassionate patient care, including vital sign monitoring and assistance with daily living activities.

The ideal candidate has experience in patient care and relevant certifications. The role offers a salary range of $26.00–$28.75 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a nurse’s aide preferred.
• Minimum one year as a certified nurse aide in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care with appropriate knowledge of patient growth and development.
• Take and record vital signs and report deviations to the Primary or Charge Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and ambulation.

Skills

Technical skill in patient care

Good oral and interpersonal communication skills

Proficiency in English for reading, writing, speaking

Education

Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course

Heart Saver certification from the American Heart Association

BLS certification

Job description

Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

Requisition Number: CERTI009345

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant

Location: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Work Hours: Full-Time, On-site

Overview

Join our team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. We provide high‑quality, compassionate care and we are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to deliver patient care and support our diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care with appropriate knowledge of patient growth and development.
• Take and record vital signs (TPR, blood pressure) and report deviations to the Primary or Charge Nurse.
• Collect and record specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum) as assigned.
• Weigh and record each patient’s weight.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including skin care, bathing, dressing, and ambulation.
• Record oral intake and urinary output.
• Provide assigned treatments such as simple dressing changes.
• Communicate effectively with Charge Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patients’ needs and requests.
• Orient patients to the environment and build rapport with patients, families, and significant others.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient units and non‑patient areas, including wiping tables and arranging storage.
• Prepare bedside units for new admissions with necessary supplies.
• Apply infection control and safety principles in the workplace.
• Report significant unit problems to the charge nurse.
• Adhere to departmental policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards; assess gaps and develop needed policies or procedures.
• Deliver customer service that is respectful, flexible, professional, and timely in accordance with performance expectations.
• Understand and adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Utilize the hospital computer system in accordance with policy.
• Participate in orientation of new certified nursing assistants.
• Participate in unit committees and CQI activities as assigned.
• Assist other personnel as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Position Qualifications

• One year of experience as a nurse’s aide (preferred).
• Technical skill in patient care.
• Good oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in English for reading, writing, speaking.

Education & Certifications

• Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course (required).
• Heart Saver certification from the American Heart Association (required).
• BLS certification (preferred).

Experience

Minimum one year as a certified nurse aide in long‑term care.

Physical Demands

• Frequent prolonged standing and walking.
• Lifting, positioning, pushing, and transferring patients.
• Contact with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Use protective clothing: face shield, gloves, imperbable gown, particulate respirator.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range ($26.00–$28.75 per hour). Differential for evening/night and weekend shifts: $1.15.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans; generous time‑off policy with vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; continuing education programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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