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Certified Nurse Assistant - Ortho

St. Elizabeth HealthCare, Elizabeth, NJ, United States


Certified Nurse Assistant

Job Type
Regular

Scheduled Hours
36 hours/week (Full Time)

Shift
7A – 7P

Job Summary
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant for our Ortho Unit located within the Florence Hospital.

Job Description

The Certified Nurse Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of an RN or LPN.

Assists patients with activities of daily living, personal care, comfort and maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

Provides general patient care such as bathing, mouth care, peri‑care, dressing of patients, and changing/making beds.

Responsible for positioning patients, lifting and turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting with bowel and bladder functions and ambulating patients.

Prepares and assists patients with meals, feeds patients, removes dietary trays and records accurate intake and output. Document amount and percent of meals and fluids consumed according to Intake and Output and Calorie Count procedures.

Follows directions, both oral and written, and works cooperatively with other staff members.

Acquires and develops skills in basic patient care procedures and charting care provided and demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Attends and seeks out education programs, as assigned, to maintain and learn new treatments, procedures, clinical skills, and complete mandatory in‑service days to maintain certification.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

Certified in the state where work is being performed as a Certified Nurse Assistant.

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Completion of applicable state courses.

Successful completion of Certified Nurse Assistant exam required for certification.

Not listed on the applicable State Abuse Registry.

Must have CPR for the professional rescuer.

Specialized Knowledge

Demonstrates basic mathematical skills.

Experience

Successful work employment history.

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.

Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.

Retirement savings with employer match.

Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.

Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.

Reference Number
JR310938

Job Category
Nursing

Job Type
Nurse Asst/CNA

Department
Florence Med‑Surg 3SE Orthopedic

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