Certified Nurse Aide CNA

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) performs basic patient care activities in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. This role provides essential support to patients and the nursing team while helping maintain a safe, efficient, and welcoming care environment. The nursing team is committed to providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care to every patient served. Certified Nurse Aides work closely with Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to support patients throughout their care experience.

Requirements

• Appropriate certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, safe, and effective patient care.
• High School diploma preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of practice required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Ability to work effectively under the supervision and direction of an RN or LPN.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including frequent standing, walking, repetitive hand and arm movements, and lifting or moving patients.
• Ability to safely work in an environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards, blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, bloodborne pathogens, and latex.

Nice To Haves

• Handle with Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities under the supervision and direction of an RN or LPN.
• Provides care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Assists nursing staff in providing safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care.
• Supports patients with basic care needs while promoting comfort, safety, dignity, and independence.
• Observes patients and communicates relevant information or changes in condition to the appropriate nursing staff.
• Works collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality when accessing demographic, clinical, insurance, financial, and medical record information.
• Follows established infection prevention, bloodborne pathogen, and workplace safety procedures.
• Maintains a safe and appropriate patient care environment.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, visitors, and members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age-appropriate support to patients across the lifespan, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, young adults, middle adults, and older adults.
• Performs duties in an environment where occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, chemicals, and latex may occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED