CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT-LONG TERM CARE UNIT 8-8 FULL-TIME NIGHT 20996

Bergen County Improvement Authority • Paramus, NJ

105d • $24 - $26

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse's Aide training course required.
• Heart Saver - American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care responsibilities with knowledge of patient growth and development appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Take and record TPR, blood pressure and report deviations from normal to Primary or Charge Nurse.
• Obtain specimens as assigned (e.g., urine, stool, sputum).
• Weigh patients and record weight.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, dress, helps patient ambulate).
• Record oral intake and urinary output.
• Perform assigned treatments (e.g., changes simple dressings).
• Communicate effectively with Charge Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patients' needs and requests.
• Orient patients to environment and develop rapport with patients, family and significant others.
• Keep patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, arranges storage rooms, pantries and other areas).
• Prepare bedside unit for new admissions (e.g., stocks with bedpan, tissues, water, cups).
• Apply principles of infection control and safety in the work environment.
• Report significant unit problems to charge nurse.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assess gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Utilize the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participate in orientation of certified nursing assistants.
• Participate in unit committees and in CQI activities as assigned.
• Assist other personnel as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED