Certified Nursing Assistant Long Term Pediatric FT Night

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Children’s Specialized Hospital in Toms River, NJ. This full-time night position supports pediatric long-term care, helping with daily living activities and vital signs while assisting RNs with care plans.

Candidates must hold a CNA certificate and current BLS, with a passion for compassionate pediatric care and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CNA certificate and current BLS certification.
• Experience providing bedside care and vital signs with empathy.
• Ability to work night shifts in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and nursing care.
• Take and document vital signs, assist with monitoring patient status.
• Support RNs with care plans and patient safety throughout shifts.
• Maintain infection control and accurate EHR documentation.

Skills

Vital signs

EKGs

Phlebotomy

Mobility assistance

Education

CNA Certificate

BLS Certification (American Heart)

Tools

EHR software

Vital signs devices

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant Long Term Pediatric FT Night

Req #: 0000260397

Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department: Long Term Care

Pay Range: $21.04 - $26.19 per hour

Location: 94 Stevens Rd., Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

Location: Toms River 94 Stevens (TR94)

Department Name: Long Term Care

Req #: 0000260397

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $21.04 - $26.19 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Certified Nursing Assistant - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Certified Nursing Assistants become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands‑on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a typical day may include:

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living and providing nursing care to patients including taking vital signs, EKGS, performing phlebotomy, assisting with bedside care, i.e. bathing, mouth care, skin care.
• Monitor vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature to track patient health status
• Document patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Implement infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to facility policies
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care plans and address concerns
• Support emergency response efforts by applying Basic Life Support (BLS) skills such as CPR when needed in acute situations
• Providing patient care, based on physical, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients
• Providing for effective and safe patient outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions
• Ongoing communication with patients and nursing colleagues regarding status of patient's care
• Participating in collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning

This role might be for you if:

• Thriving in a fast-paced environment energizes you, especially in providing hands on care to our most vulnerable in an impactful way
• Collaboration with nurses, doctors and therapists is important to your success as a team player
• Job satisfaction is derived from comforting those at the bedside
• Protection of patient safety is essential in your day-to-day work as is delivering exceptional care through compassion and professionalism

• Continuous learning and growth matter to you

To be considered for this CNA opportunity, you must have a CNA Certificate and a current American Heart Association BLS certification . This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule overnights, and includes every other weekend as well as some holidays.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market‑competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer