Certified Nursing Assistant Pediatric Per Diem

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: Long Term Care

Req #: 0000250150

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $25.24 - $25.24 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing staff by providing direct patient care and other support services,

Essential Job Functions

Provides direct personal care of patients as directed by nurse and patient care plan,

This includes bedside carry over for all patient assignments and answering call lights for all patients on the unit,

These tasks must be performed in a timely manner,

Recognizes and respects patient and family needs providing a comfortable culturally sensitive environment for care,

Performs designated unit duties such as, but not limited to, restocking supplies at patient bedside, replacing suction bottles and maintaining order on the unit,

Assists with laundry upon request,

Answers telephone and relays messages when necessary,

Performs all duties with a customer service focus,

Formal Education and Job Related Experience

6 months experience preferred,

Placement on the NJ Nurse Aide Registry,

Basic computer skills required,

Evidence of interpersonal skill and ability to collaborate with others,

Certification

Current Certified Long Term Care Facility Nursing Assistant certification and placement on the NJ Nurse Aide Registry,

American Heart Association AHA BLS Provider Certification required,

License

None

Education and Experience Additional Comments

None

Job Specific Contacts

Continual contact with patients, families, visitors and all hospital departments and staff,

Physical Demands

Pediatric patient care units,

Working Environment Additional Comments

Contact with medications, chemicals and equipment,

Physical stamina and ability to safely lift and move 35 lbs,

objects and people,

Job Provides Direction To

None

Additional Comments

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