CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT LONG TERM CARE UNIT 6-3 FULL-TIME NIGHT

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; New Jersey; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Long Term Care Unit (full-time, nights) in Paramus, NJ. The CNA will support patient care, monitor vitals, assist with daily activities, and maintain infection control standards.

Qualification includes a Nurse Aide training course and Heart Saver certification. The hospital emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate patient interactions, with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Nurse's Aide preferred.
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course required.
• Heart Saver certification (American Heart Association) required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care with attention to growth and development appropriate to patient age.
• Take and record vital signs (TPR, BP) and report deviations.
• Obtain specimens as assigned (urine, stool, sputum).
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and ambulation.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English

Education

Nurse Aide training

Heart Saver (American Heart Association)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team at Bergen 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, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT FOR LONG TERM CARE UNIT 6-3 FULL-TIME NIGHTS 24934

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 or better in Certified Nursing Assistant.

Experience

Required

1 year:

Experience as a certified nurse aide in Long Term Care

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certified Nursing Attendant

*Heart Saver

Company Description

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, is a 1,070 bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. Founded in 1916 to treat patients with contagious d