Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Per Diem PRN - from $13 to $29 per hour

Nursa9 months ago
Lincoln Park, NJ, United States
On-site
Temporary
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Join our growing network of dedicated and experienced certified nursing assistants (CNAs) with Nursa. A nursing assistant working with Nursa provides basic care and helps patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of a licensed nurse across diverse settings such as nursing and residential care facilities, long-term care centers, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and home healthcare services. Location: Lincoln Park, New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, and walking or exercising
  • Record vital signs, height, and weight
  • Measure and record dietary intake and output
  • Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention
  • Document all care provided and refused and submit paperwork
  • Maintain patient confidentiality
  • Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of care
  • Transport patients to treatment units, operating rooms, or other areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or movable beds
  • Clean and sanitize patients’ clothing, rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other areas, maintaining safety standards and infection control procedures

Required Qualifications

  • Completing a nurse assistant course that meets state requirements
  • Passing the respective state’s competency exam and obtaining a certification or license—if applicable
  • Following oral and written instructions
  • Working as part of a team
  • Providing compassionate and reliable care
  • Communicating effectively within a team

Requirements: To work as a nursing assistant, an individual generally has to obtain a high school diploma or equivalent and complete a state-approved CNA program, including passing a competency examination. Additional state-specific requirements may apply.

Benefits & Perks

  • Get paid instantly with Nursa Direct: Access your earnings as soon as your shift is verified.
  • Stay covered with Hooray Health: Explore affordable supplemental coverage for peace of mind between shifts.
  • Train confidently with ShiftReady: Complete facility-required training and skill refreshers before your next assignment.
  • Simplify taxes with Keeper Tax: Automatically track deductions and manage write-offs throughout the year.

Required Skills

Patient Care
Infection Control
Assisting with Activities of Daily Living
Vital Signs Recording
Medical Equipment Handling
Team Collaboration
Documentation