Certified Nursing Assistant - Per Diem - Toms River, NJ

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

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current Certified Long-Term Care Facility Nursing Assistant certification
• Placement on NJ Nurse Aide Registry
• AHA BLS Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem

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.

Benefits and Perks:

• Retirement Plans
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.