Certified Nurse Aide CNA

Lifepoint Health • North Smithfield, RI

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, supports patient comfort, assists with activities of daily living, and helps with clinical procedures. The role includes providing personal care and mobility assistance, taking and documenting vital signs and other measurements, preparing patient rooms, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment, and assisting with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.

Lifepoint Health is a community-based healthcare organization whose mission is Making Communities Healthier. It operates across 29 states and describes its workforce as inclusive and diverse, with a commitment to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity, and producing value.

Requirements

• Completion of a nursing assistant training course.
• Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• Current CPR/BCLS certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience in an acute care or long-term care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks, including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
• Provide general nursing support, including positioning, lifting, turning, and using special equipment.
• Assist with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or by helping patients ambulate to the bathroom.
• Accurately take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake/output measurements, and document them promptly.
• Prepare patient rooms for admission and transfer, ensuring cleanliness and equipment readiness.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment, including attention to ventilation and lighting.
• Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling patient belongings.
• Answer patient call lights, phones, and pages, responding promptly and appropriately.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed