Certified Nursing Assistant-Long Term Care Unit Day Shift

Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

Requisition Number: CERTI
009345

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant

Location: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Work Hours: Full-Time, On-site

Join our team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. We provide high‑quality, compassionate care and we are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to deliver patient care and support our diverse community.

• Deliver patient care with appropriate knowledge of patient growth and development.
• Take and record vital signs (TPR, blood pressure) and report deviations to the Primary or Charge Nurse.
• Collect and record specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum) as assigned.
• Weigh and record each patient’s weight.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including skin care, bathing, dressing, and ambulation.
• Record oral intake and urinary output.
• Provide assigned treatments such as simple dressing changes.
• Communicate effectively with Charge Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patients’ needs and requests.
• Orient patients to the environment and build rapport with patients, families, and significant others.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient units and non‑patient areas, including wiping tables and arranging storage.
• Prepare bedside units for new admissions with necessary supplies.
• Apply infection control and safety principles in the workplace.
• Report significant unit problems to the charge nurse.
• Adhere to departmental policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards; assess gaps and develop needed policies or procedures.
• Deliver customer service that is respectful, flexible, professional, and timely in accordance with performance expectations.
• Understand and adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Utilize the hospital computer system in accordance with policy.
• Participate in orientation of new certified nursing assistants.
• Participate in unit committees and CQI activities as assigned.
• Assist other personnel as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• One year of experience as a nurse’s aide (preferred).
• Technical skill in patient care.
• Good oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in English for reading, writing, speaking.

• Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course (required).
• Heart Saver certification from the American Heart Association (required).
• BLS certification (preferred).

Minimum one year as a certified nurse aide in long‑term care.

• Frequent prolonged standing and walking.
• Lifting, positioning, pushing, and transferring patients.
• Contact with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Use protective clothing: face shield, gloves, imperbable gown, particulate respirator.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range ($26.00–$28.75 per hour). Differential for evening/night and weekend shifts: $1.15.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans; generous time‑off policy with vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; continuing education programs.

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