Job Information
New Bridge Medical Center CERTIFIED NURSING ATTENDANT- LTC-EXTENDED CARE (UNIT 11-2) FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT 7:00A.M.-3:30PM AND EVERY OTHER WEEKEND 20948 $21.78 an hour! in Paramus, New Jersey
Description
Under the direction of the Director or designee, performs basic, routine duties related directly and indirectly to nursing care of patients.
PATIENT CARE
Patient 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.
PATIENT CARE RELATED DUTIES
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.
Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
Participates in unit committees and in CQI activities as assigned.
Assists other personnel as necessary.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Certification or better in Cert Nursing Assistant
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Cert.Nursing Attendant
*Heart Saver
Experience
Required
- 1 year: Experience as a certified nurse aide in Long Term Care