Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Systemwide Float Pool

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Florence, KY

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA/SNAP) for its Systemwide Float Pool. The CNA provides care across the health system according to staffing needs and is expected to float among nursing areas. The role offers exposure to different nursing areas that may help inform future nursing career decisions. Under the direction of an RN or LPN, the associate provides direct and indirect patient care for an assigned group of patients. This includes assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, comfort, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. The associate follows oral and written directions, works cooperatively with other staff, and develops skills in basic patient care procedures and documentation. The role is PRN, with any shift hours. The associate attends or seeks education programs as assigned, learns new treatments, procedures, and clinical skills, and completes mandatory in-service days to maintain certification. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant in the applicable state.
Completion of a state-approved Nurse Aid 75-hour 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.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, personal care, and comfort, and help maintain a safe and clean environment.
Provide general patient care, including bathing, mouth care, peri-care, dressing patients, and changing or making beds.
Position, lift, turn, and ambulate patients; use special equipment; and assist with bowel and bladder functions.
Prepare and assist patients with meals, feed patients, remove dietary trays, and accurately record intake and output.
Document the amount and percentage of meals and fluids consumed according to Intake and Output and Calorie Count procedures.
Follow oral and written directions and work cooperatively with other staff members.
Develop and use knowledge and skills in basic patient care procedures and charting care provided.
Attend and seek out assigned education programs, learn new treatments, procedures, and clinical skills, and complete mandatory in-service days to maintain certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.