Certified Nursing Assistant-Long Term Care Unit 11-2 Full-Time Days 25057 at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

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 youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant.Job DutiesPatient 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 Centers Code of Conduct.Familiar with the Medical Centers Mission Vision and Values Statements.Other DutiesEffectively 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 QualificationsOne year of experience as a Nurses 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.EducationSuccessful completion of an approved Nurses Aide training course required.Heart Saver- American Heart Assocation requiredJob Setting/Physical DemandsAll 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 $24.00-$26.75/ DIFFERENTIALS EVE/NIGHT WEEKEND $1.00 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. Key Skills Abinitio,Administration And Accounting,Android,Bid Management,Inventory Management,Embedded C Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 24 - 26