Pediatric Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will assist professional nursing staff by providing direct patient care and other support services in a long-term care facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Current Certified Long-Term Care Facility Nursing Assistant certification
• Placement on NJ Nurse Aide Registry
• AHA BLS Certification
• Basic computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with others

Preferred:

• 6 months of experience

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS :

• Full Time
• Nights

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides direct personal care of patients as directed by nurse and patient care plan
• Bedside carry-over for all patient assignments and answering call lights for all patients on the unit 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

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.