Certified Nursing Assistant - Adult Hospital - 2W Acute Care

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Job Requisition ID : R00046030

Job Category : Allied Health

Organization : 2 West

Location / s : Main Campus Jackson

Job Title :

Certified Nursing Assistant - Adult Hospital - 2W Acute Care

Job Summary :

To assist the nursing staff in the rendering of patient care by providing direct and indirect patient care under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse and in accordance with UMMC policy and nursing practice laws and regulations. To perform clerical / receptionist responsibilities and tasks as assigned. To provide patient care to psychologically impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals under the direction of a charge nurse or nurse manager in accordance with the institutional policies and procedures. Must be able to lift, reposition and transport patients, linen carts, dietary trays and other equipment using proper body mechanics.

Education & Experience

No experience required.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED : Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the Mississippi State Department of Health required; CPR (Heartsaver or BLS) required within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Verbal and written communication skills. Ability to provide patient care and services. Ability to react calmly in emergency situations. Knowledge of medical terminology. Skill in use of personal computers and related software applications. Interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to input and verify pc data.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and / or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal / clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional crawling, frequent crouching / stooping, occasional kneeling, frequent pushing / pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, frequent twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type : Part time

FLSA Designation / Job Exempt :

No

Pay Class : Hourly

FTE % : Work Shift :

Benefits Eligibility :

Grant Funded :

Job Posting Date :

10 / 1 / 2025

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified) :