Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Systemwide Float Pool
About The Position
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a CNA/SNAP for its Systemwide Float Pool. The role provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN, across the system according to staffing needs. Floating is expected, and the position offers exposure to different nursing areas as a pathway for future nursing-career decisions. The associate supports patients with activities of daily living and personal care, comfort, and safety, and helps maintain a clean environment. Care includes bathing, mouth and peri-care, dressing, bed changes, positioning, lifting, turning, use of special equipment, bowel and bladder assistance, and ambulation. The CNA also assists with meals and feeding, removes dietary trays, records intake and output, and documents meal and fluid consumption according to applicable procedures. The position requires following oral and written directions, cooperating with staff, developing basic patient-care and charting skills, and understanding regulatory requirements. The associate attends assigned education programs and mandatory in-service days to maintain certification and learn new treatments, procedures, and clinical skills. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant in the applicable state.
- Completion of a state-approved 75-hour Nurse Aid course.
- Successful completion of the Certified Nurse Assistant exam required for certification.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Must not be listed on the applicable State Abuse Registry.
- CPR for the professional rescuer.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Successful work employment history.
Nice To Haves
- Prior CNA training.
- Basic Life Support.
- Prior experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant or in a clerical role in a hospital or long-term care environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN.
- Float across the system according to staffing needs.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, personal care, comfort, and safety.
- Help maintain a safe and clean environment for assigned patients.
- Provide bathing, mouth care, peri-care, dressing, and bed-making or bed-changing assistance.
- Position, lift, and turn patients; use special equipment; assist with bowel and bladder functions and ambulation.
- Prepare and assist patients with meals, feed patients, and remove dietary trays.
- Record accurate intake and output and document the amount and percentage of meals and fluids consumed according to applicable procedures.
- Follow oral and written directions and work cooperatively with other staff members.
- Develop and use basic patient-care and charting skills.
- Understand regulatory requirements related to the CNA position.
- Attend assigned education programs and mandatory in-service days to maintain certification and learn treatments, procedures, and clinical skills.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
- Retirement savings with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
