Certified Nurse Assistant

Renown Health • Reno, NV

6d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the unit manager or nurse on duty, as defined by the Nevada State Board of Nursing, the Certified Nurse Assistant provides or assists with activities of daily living and emotional support for Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients. The role provides personal hygiene, mobility, safety, and comfort as directed by a professional nurse. Direct supervision means that the manager or nurse on duty is periodically available at the care site or available for immediate assistance.

The incumbent must understand the use of equipment specific to the employment area and annually demonstrate proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety, CPR, and safe handling of hazardous materials. Decisions involving physician information and orders, medication and IV administration, patient care plans, nursing procedures, and unusual circumstances outside established policies or standards of care must be referred to the manager or RN on duty.

The position assists with procedures and documentation of patient care from pre-admission through discharge, coordinates diagnostic tests and treatment with ancillary departments according to their standard operating procedures, maintains unit supplies, and supports interdepartmental communication. Other duties may be assigned. This position provides patient care.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Current BLS certification by AHA standards required at time of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada CNA certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.
• Ability to use a computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment.
• For cost centers 205351 and 205353: valid California or Nevada driver's license, ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria, and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with activities of daily living and emotional support for Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients.
• Provide personal hygiene, mobility, safety, and comfort as directed by a professional nurse.
• Annually demonstrate proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety, CPR, and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Refer specified clinical decisions and unusual circumstances to the manager or RN on duty.
• Assist with procedures and documentation of patient care from pre-admission through discharge.
• Coordinate diagnostic tests and treatment with ancillary departments to avoid conflicts.
• Maintain unit supplies and interdepartmental communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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