Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med Surg

Job Description : Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med / Surg

Certified Nursing Assistant J ob Summary :  Provides patient centered care in a relationship-based environment. Works in communication and collaboration with the professional nurse.

Certified Nursing Assistant Shift Availability :

Full Time

Days

Certified Nursing Assistant Benefits :

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Account / Dependent Care Spending Account

403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution

Earned Time Off

Extended Illness Bank-Hospital contribution

Life Insurance- Employer Paid

Long-Term Disability / Short-Term Disability-Employer paid

Voluntary Life & AD&D

Free 24-hour fitness center

Hospital Indemnity

MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions

Certified Nursing Assistant Principle Accountabilities :

Obtains vital signs to ensure stability of patients.

Distributes meals and documents patient consumption including input and output to ensure nutrition is offered and balance of fluid levels is recorded.

Administers and provides appropriate personal hygiene including bathing, dressing, and grooming to establish a clean living environment and encourage self-esteem.

Establishes safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment to promote patient healing.

Responds quickly to call lights to determine necessary action and recruits help if needed to deliver prompt care for patient comfort and to address patient needs.

Communicates with the nursing staff to develop positive interactions and a pleasant coordination of care.

Certified Nursing Assistant Qualifications :

Education :  (Minimum)

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) may include specialized or vocational courses

Formal training for certified nurse aide course

Experience : (Preferred)

1-2 years

Licensure / Certifications :

CNA license

BLS within 6 months of hiring

Skills : Communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Customer service skills

Computer skills related to Microsoft Word and Outlook

Ability to work closely with physicians, nurses, patients, and families

Certified Nursing Assistant Patient Population :

Infant (29 days – less than a year)

Pediatric (1-12 yrs)

Adolescent (13-17 yrs)

Adult (18-64 yrs)

Geriatric (65 yrs & older)

Certified Nursing Assistant Working Conditions / Physical Effort :

Physical Working Conditions : Continuously stand / walk or lift / handle / carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs).

Environmental Conditions : Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples : patient care providers and laboratory technicians.

OSHA Category 1 : Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.