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 know how to use equipment specific to the area of employment and annually demonstrate proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety, CPR, and safe handling of hazardous materials. Decisions concerning physician information and orders, medication and IV administration, care-plan formulation, nursing procedures, and unusual circumstances outside current policies, procedures, or standards of care must be referred to the manager or RN on duty.

The position requires accuracy, effective communication with diverse people, functioning under stress, prioritizing while responding to simultaneous requests, and courteous, tactful conduct. The incumbent assists with procedures that facilitate proper documentation of patient care from pre-admission through discharge, follows ancillary-department procedures to schedule diagnostic tests and treatment without conflict, maintains unit supplies, and supports interdepartmental communication. Other duties may be assigned. This position provides patient care. The description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions and is intended to reflect the general nature and level of the job.

Requirements

• Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• For cost centers 205351 and 205353: valid California or Nevada driver's license and ability to meet Renown Health Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria.
• For cost centers 205351 and 205353: current auto insurance.
• AHA BLS certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada CNA certification.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, and related tasks.

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 the professional nurse.
• Use equipment specific to the area of employment.
• 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 that facilitate proper documentation of patient care from pre-admission through discharge.
• Follow ancillary-department procedures to schedule diagnostic tests and treatment without conflict.
• Maintain unit supplies and interdepartmental communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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