CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT-LONG TERM CARE UNIT 5-2 |FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT 21986

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Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Paramus, New Jersey

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and performing basic treatments. They also maintain a clean and safe environment while communicating effectively with the nursing team and patients.

Qualifications

You have successfully completed an approved Nurse's Aide training course and possess one year of experience as a Nurse's Aide. You demonstrate good oral and interpersonal communication skills, are proficient in English, and hold the required Heart Saver certification from the American Heart Association.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Nurse's Aide training

patient care

TPR

blood pressure monitoring

specimen collection

patient weighing

wound care

infection control

Heart Saver certification

Job Description

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.

Job Duties

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.

Other Duties
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.

Position Qualifications
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.

Education
Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course required.
Heart Saver from American Heart Association required

Job Setting/Physical Demands

All patient care areas; contact with patients, visitors, staff.
Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown, and particulate respirator.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range

BASED ON EXP $26.00-$28.75/ DIFFERENTIALS EVE/NIGHT WEEKEND $1.15

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

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Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is a 1,070-bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. The Medical Center is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in New Jersey and the fourth largest publicly owned hospital in the nation. Bergen New Bridge, a not-for-profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, 24/7 emergency department, surgical suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, and radiologic services. Long Term Care includes secure Alzheimer/dementia units, hospice, respite care, short term rehabilitation, multi-cultural specialized care including our Korean Program, and an assisted living option at Mill Gardens in Midland Park. The Medical Center also has satellite offices in Bergenfield, Englewood and Paterson. Primary care and other health and wellness services are available at CareRite Now locations in select Inserra Supermarkets in Bergen County. Bergen New Bridge is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans covering 99.91% of NJ residents and is a member of the VA's Community Care Network. It is also recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index.
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