Certified Nursing Assistant​/CNA​/Evenings

Join to apply for the Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA / FT - Evenings role at Hackensack Meridian Health

Brand new CNA graduates start earning $20.32 per hour with pay rates increasing based on experience, and we’ve implemented a major pay boost for the entire team. Additionally, a $2,500 sign‑on bonus is offered to new CNAs.

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives, while supporting one another and our community. Our culture is rooted in connection and collaboration, and our competitive benefits only begin the journey.

• Provides patient care as per Patient Care Plan, including ROM exercises, ambulation, transfer training, feeding assistance, bed making, personal hygiene, skin checks, AM and HS care, vital signs, prompt response to call bells, post‑mortem care, room changes, and participation in reports.
• Identify and report all real or potential problems regarding the administration of patient care.
• Ensure residents are wearing/using adaptive equipment as ordered.
• Ensure patients are clean, neatly dressed, groomed, safe, and fed during assigned shift hours.
• Follow through on ordered restorative nursing for assigned patients.
• Complete all required tasks, documentation, and reports daily as per facility policy and state/federal regulations.
• Record intake and output and bowel movements.
• Report any unusual changes in patient condition to Charge Nurse promptly; communicate pertinent information and potential problems to RN throughout the shift.
• Participate on committees as requested by supervisors.
• Identify patient needs and treatment opportunities, providing services to meet those needs on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain professional competence and keep current with Occupational Health trends through continuing education, in‑service programs, professional staff sessions, and nursing personnel training.
• Foster good relationships and communications with all Team Members, patients, family/significant others, and visitors.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Completion of an approved CNA program.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Current with all Continuing Education (CE) requirements.
• Perform clinical care professionally.
• Serve as patient advocate and role model to other Team Members.
• Deliver patient care in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
• Ability to effectively work on a multidisciplinary team.

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Long‑term care and rehabilitation facility experience.
• Prior work experience with geriatric and disabled populations.
• Bi‑lingual (Spanish).

• NJ CNA License.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, please apply today!