Certified Nurse Aide (CNA/HCT) PT Nights Med/Surg Observation
About The Position
The Certified Nurse Aide supports patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene, takes vital signs and height and weight measurements, and assists with feeding and ambulation according to specific procedures. The role maintains clean, orderly patient rooms; observes and reports changes in patient condition; orients patients and families to the unit; and instructs patients on safety measures. It also includes clerical duties, inventory management, and duties within the applicable Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II scope of practice. With appropriate training, the aide may perform technical tasks such as administering a 12-lead electrocardiogram and routine venipuncture. This part-time position is on the Med/Surg Observation unit, with a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. schedule and 24 hours per week. The role requires a current listing on the applicable Nurse Aide Registry and BLS certification per policy. High school diploma or GED is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I or with the applicable state Board of Nursing as a Nurse Aide II.
- BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
- Must speak and understand English in understandable terms.
- Must have manual and finger dexterity.
- Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Physical abilities testing is required.
Responsibilities
- Support patients with activities of daily living.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene.
- Take vital signs and measure height and weight.
- Feed and ambulate patients according to specific procedures.
- Maintain patient rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
- Observe and report changes in patient condition.
- Orient patients and families to the unit and instruct patients on safety measures.
- Perform clerical work, including answering phones, entering data, and maintaining medical records.
- Maintain stock supply items through inventory management.
- Perform duties within the applicable state Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II task list.
- With appropriate training, perform technical tasks such as administering a 12-lead electrocardiogram and routine venipuncture.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the growth, development, culture, developmental stage, and special needs of the patient population served.
- Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for the job and share it only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Potential shift, on-call, and other premium pay based on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
