CERT. NURSING ATTENDANT | LONG TERM CARE UNIT11-6 | FULL-TIME DAYS (21485)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

4d • $26 - $29

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 in a long-term care unit. Patient care is delivered with knowledge of patient growth and development and is appropriate to the ages of patients served.

The role includes monitoring and recording vital signs and patient measurements, assisting with activities of daily living, obtaining specimens, performing assigned treatments, documenting intake and output, and communicating patient needs to nursing staff. The attendant also helps maintain a clean and safe unit, prepares bedside units for new admissions, uses the hospital computer system according to policy, and participates in assigned unit committees and continuous quality improvement activities.

This is a full-time day position. The posted pay range is $26.00 to $28.75 per hour, commensurate with experience. The employer offers medical, dental, and vision plans; vacation, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.

Requirements

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

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, respirations, and blood pressure; 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 regarding patients’ needs and requests.
• Orient patients to their environment and develop rapport with patients, families, and significant others.
• Keep patient and non-patient unit areas clean, including wiping tables and arranging 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 continuous quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Assist other personnel as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time-off policy including 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: High school or GED