Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in New Jersey post a median of $22.40 an hour, the middle half $21–$23.69, across 380 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in New Jersey earn a median of $22.52 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Certified nursing assistants in New Jersey: pay by town and employer
What New Jersey requires of a certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) on the New Jersey Nurse Aide Registry, from the New Jersey Department of Health (Certification Program).
- Training: at least 90 hours, 40 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Exam: Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) exams: written or oral plus clinical skills.
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in New Jersey
CNA and patient care technician jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 16.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 69.2%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.97x · Clicks 121
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.4% · Stating an hourly rate 47.4%
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About the job
Join our wonderful team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) today!
Autumn Lake Healthcare is an exceptional team-oriented company hiring for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)! We provide our staff with the resources, tools, and training needed to succeed and grow in their current and desired future positions. We pride ourselves on our caring and compassionate management team who are there to fully support our staff and residents.
Benefits for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Shift Differentials!
- Referral Bonuses!
- Competitive Rates!
- Wonderful Environment!
- Great Benefit package!
Qualifications & Experience Requirements for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA):
- Previous Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- LP
From Autumn Lake Healthcare at Scotch Plains's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Autumn Lake Healthcare at Scotch Plains
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Scotch Plains hires mental health staff, nurses and nursing assistants in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
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