Certified Nursing Assistant Pediatric Long Term Care FT Evening

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Pediatric Long Term Care unit in Mountainside, NJ. This full-time evening shift role supports RNs with hands-on patient care, vital signs, and daily living activities.

You will work closely with the nursing team to ensure safety and comfort, documenting in the EHR and contributing to care plans. The position requires NJ CNA certification and BLS; compensation reflects hourly wage range.

Qualifications

• Current NJ Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Ability to collaborate with nurses, physicians and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and basic nursing care.
• Take and document vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Support nursing team with care plans and patient safety.
• Maintain clean, safe and comforting patient environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.
• Assist with mobility and personal care as needed.

Skills

Hands-on care

Vital signs

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

NJ CNA certification

Tools

EHR

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant Pediatric Long Term Care FT Evening

Req #: 0000264151

Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department: Long Term Care

Pay Range: $21.04 - $26.19 per hour

Location: 150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: Long Term Care

Req #: 0000264151

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

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 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, a typical day may include:

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living and providing nursing care to patients including taking vital signs, , 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 opportunity, you must have a a current Certified Nursing Assisant in NJ, American Heart Association BLS certification. This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 3pm to 11:30p.m. 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