CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT | LONG TERM CARE UNIT 5-1 | PART-TIME DAY SHIFT (25276)

About the role

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is 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, we are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Patient care responsibilities are delivered with knowledge of patient growth and development appropriate to the ages served.
• Takes and records TPR, blood pressure; 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, dresses, 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.