Job Overview - Certified Nursing Assistant:Become a key member of our client's healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant in New Jersey, providing essential patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This temporary role involves delivering compassionate, hands-on care and ensuring patient safety in a dynamic healthcare setting.Compensation: $32/hourLocation: Edison, NJSchedule: Monday to Friday, Flexible 8-Hour Shifts (Rotating Weekends)Responsibilities as the Certified Nursing Assistant:
- Patient Care: Provide hygiene and comfort care, including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, and incontinent care.
- Documentation: Measure and document vital signs, glucose levels, and patient weights; report findings to the RN.
- Specimen Collection: Perform and document specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum).
- Safety: Ensure patient safety by promptly addressing call lights, monitoring patient conditions, and serving as a patient sitter when needed.
- Maintenance: Keep patient rooms and the nursing unit clean and orderly.
- Communication: Adapt communication and care delivery based on patient needs (age, culture, or sensory impairments).
Qualifications for the Certified Nursing Assistant:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience: 2-3 years of experience in Long-term Care (LTC) preferred.
- CNA Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential or nursing student enrolled in a BSN program with completed fundamentals coursework.
- CPR Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
- Skills: Ability to provide compassionate care, follow safety protocols, and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.