What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at New Brunswick Counseling Center?
NBCC is a nonprofit behavioral health organization that provides mental health and substance use treatment services. We are committed to compassionate, high-quality care that supports recovery and wellness.
New Brunswick Counseling Center (NBCC) is a nonprofit behavioral health organization providing mental health and substance use treatment. We are committed to compassionate, high-quality care that supports recovery and wellness.
About the Position
The CNA supports our nursing and medical team with patient care, medical records and appointment coordination. This position also supports patients served through the Department of Corrections (DOC) and county jails by preparing and tracking medication chain-of-custody paperwork. We are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, accurate and respectful of the people we serve.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and room patients; obtain and document vital signs and promptly report concerns to the nurse.
- Prepare accurate DOC and county jail chain-of-custody forms from nurse-approved records and route them to nursing for review.
- Track outgoing and returned forms, check required signatures and dates, follow up on missing information, and upload paperwork to the correct patient chart.
- Maintain the annual physical appointment list. Work with the front desk, nurse and nurse practitioner to schedule exams before they are due, reschedule missed visits and confirm completed documentation.
- Scan and upload medical records, maintain tracking logs and notify nursing of documents or concerns needing review.
- Prepare and clean exam rooms, restock supplies, and assist with assigned specimen-handling tasks after training.
- Protect confidentiality and provide calm, nonjudgmental support using trauma-informed approaches.
This is a supervised support role. Medication preparation, dispensing, routine administration and independent clinical decisions are not part of this position.
Required Qualifications
Active New Jersey CNA certification in good standing; current CPR/BLS; reliable attendance and punctuality; accurate data entry and basic computer skills; and comfort working with people receiving mental health and substance use treatment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in outpatient care, an opioid treatment program, community health or correctional-program support. Familiarity with electronic health records, infection control, specimen handling or chain-of-custody documentation. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
NBCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.