CNA Surgical Nights FT
About The Position
The Certified Nurse Aide works under the direct supervision of licensed personnel and provides patient care in the Surgical Unit. The role includes assisting patients with activities of daily living and mobility as directed by therapy staff, monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, responding to patient needs, and transporting patients. The aide also obtains equipment for procedures, explains procedures to patients and families, cleans equipment and meal trays, restores rooms after patient discharge, and helps maintain a clean and safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse or LVN in charge. The position is responsible to the Director of the Surgical Unit. This is a full-time night position with a stated schedule of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, lab work, and review of immunization records. The role serves children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Annual respirator fit testing is required.
Requirements
- Current certification through the Texas Nurse Aide Registry.
- Obtain and maintain American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.
- Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check, lab work, and review of immunization records.
- Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including continual standing, walking, mobility, crouching, stooping, twisting, turning/pivoting, reaching, and pushing or pulling up to 35 pounds; occasional lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to talk with patients and staff, hear patients and alarms, see near and/or far, and distinguish colors.
- Annual respirator fit testing is required.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One year of current hospital or nursing home Nurse Aide experience, or completion of a Nurse Aide Course, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
- Assist with feeding and other patient care activities.
- Monitor vital signs and collect specimens.
- Monitor and respond to patient needs.
- Transport patients.
- Acquire necessary equipment for procedures and explain procedures to patients and families.
- Clean equipment and meal trays, and restore rooms after patient discharge.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility as directed by therapy staff.
- Help maintain a clean and safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse or LVN in charge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
