Cert. Nursing Attendant | Long Term Care Unit11-6 | Full-Time Days (21485)

Paramus NJ • Paramus, NJ

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Director or designee, the Certified Nursing Attendant performs basic, routine duties related directly and indirectly to patient nursing care. Patient care is delivered with knowledge of patient growth and development and is appropriate to the ages of the patients served. The attendant also performs patient-care-related duties that support a clean, safe, and well-prepared unit, uses the hospital computer system in accordance with hospital policy, and participates in unit committees and continuous quality improvement activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Maintain Nurse’s Aide Certification.
• Heart Saver Certification is required.
• Technical skills required for patient care.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must pass the Nursing Attendant test administered by BNBMC.
• Speak, read, and write English to the extent required by the position.
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred.
• High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and record temperature, pulse, and respirations (TPR) and blood pressure, and report deviations from normal to the Primary or Charge Nurse.
• Obtain assigned specimens, such as urine, stool, and sputum.
• Weigh patients and record their weight.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including skin care, bathing, dressing, and ambulation.
• Record oral intake and urinary output.
• Perform assigned treatments, such as changing simple dressings.
• Communicate effectively with the Charge Nurse or Primary Nurse about patients’ needs and requests.
• Orient patients to their environment and develop rapport with patients, family, and significant others.
• Keep patient and non-patient unit areas clean, including tables, storage rooms, pantries, and other areas.
• Prepare bedside units for new admissions by stocking items such as bedpans, tissues, water, and cups.
• Apply infection-control and safety principles in the work environment.
• Report significant unit problems to the Charge Nurse.
• Use the hospital computer system effectively for job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participate in unit committees and CQI activities as assigned.
• Assist other personnel as necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed