Certified Nursing Assistant-Long Term Care Unit 5-2 Full-Time Day Shift 25278

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

4d • Onsite

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

• 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 from American Heart Association required

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Nurse's Aide preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Takes and records TPR, blood pressure and reports deviations from normal to Primary or Charge Nurse.
• Obtains specimens as assigned (e.g., urine, stool, sputum).
• Weighs patient and records weight.
• Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, dress, helps patient ambulate).
• Records oral intake and urinary output.
• Performs assigned treatments (e.g., changes simple dressings).
• Communicates effectively with Charge Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patients’ needs and requests.
• Orients patient to environment and develops rapport with patients, family and significant others.
• Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, arranges storage rooms, pantries and other areas).
• Prepares bedside unit for new admissions (e.g., stocks with bedpan, tissues, water, cups).
• Applies principles of infection control and safety in the work environment.
• Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participates in orientation of certified nursing assistants.
• Participates in unit committees and in CQI activities as assigned.
• Assists other personnel as necessary.
• Performs 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree