Night Shift Patient Care Aide (CNA)

St. Mary's General Hospital; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with activities of daily living and basic nursing care under RN direction on the night shift.

Qualifications include current CNA certification and BLS; phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred. Prior acute care hospital or physician’s office experience is valued. The facility offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
• CNA certification required at time of hire where applicable.
• BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Phlebotomy and EKG certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintaining a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State approved Certification

Phlebotomy Certification

EKG Certification

BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire

Job description

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with activities of daily living and basic nursing care under RN direction on the night shift.

Qualifications include current CNA certification and BLS; phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred. Prior acute care hospital or physician’s office experience is valued. The facility offers a comprehensive benefits package.