CERT. NURSING ATTENDANT - LONG TERM CARE(8-9) FULL-TIME EVENING 3:00P-11:00P (20721)
Company: New Bridge Medical Center
Location: Paramus
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionJOB FUNCTIONSPATIENT CAREPatient care
responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth
and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients
served.Observes and reports any changes in the residents= physical,
mental, emotional, Behavioral, and social well being.Takes and
records TPR 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,
dresses, helps patient ambulate).Records oral intake and urinary
output.Performs assigned treatments (e.g., R.O.M., Dayroom
Monitoring, Courtesy Cart).Communicates effectively with Charge
Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patients needs and requestsOrients
patient to environment and develops rapport with patients, family
and significant others.PATIENT CARE RELATED DUTIESKeeps patient
unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, neatens
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.Maintains established departmental policies and procedures,
objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and
infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's
Bill of Rights.Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge,
confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and
helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring,
and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance
expectations.Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code
of Conduct.Familiar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and
Values Statements.OTHER JOB DUTIESAttends the required 12 hours of
in-service education class per year including resident rights,
advance directives, and abuse & prevention.Effectively utilizes the
hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and
in accordance with hospital policy.Participates in orientation of
nursing assistants.Participates in unit committees and in CQI
activities as assignedAssists other personnel as necessary.Performs
other related duties as required.BASIC
COMPETENCIESEducation:Successful completion of an approved Nurses
Aide training course required.Minimum - High School diploma or
equivalent required.Maintains Nurses Aide
Certification.Heartsaver-requiredExperience:1 year of experience as
a Nurse's Aide preferred.Skills:Technical skills required for
patient care.Good oral communication skills.Good interpersonal
skills.Must pass Nursing Attendant test administered by
BRMC.Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the
position.QualificationsEducationRequiredHigh School or
betterLicenses & CertificationsRequired*Heart SaverCert.Nursing
AttendantExperiencePreferred1 Year Experience as a Nurses Aide
Certification
Keywords: New Bridge Medical Center, Hackensack , CERT. NURSING ATTENDANT - LONG TERM CARE(8-9) FULL-TIME EVENING 3:00P-11:00P (20721), Healthcare , Paramus, New Jersey
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