Certified Nurse Assistant

Renown Health • Reno, NV

11d

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 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. The role assists with procedures that facilitate proper patient-care documentation from pre-admission through discharge, schedules diagnostic tests and treatments in coordination with ancillary departments, 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 at the 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, 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 patients across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• 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.
• Assist with procedures that facilitate accurate patient-care documentation from pre-admission through discharge.
• Coordinate diagnostic tests and treatments with ancillary departments to avoid scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain unit supplies and interdepartmental communication.
• Refer physician information and orders, medication and IV administration, care-plan formulation, nursing procedures, and unusual circumstances outside current policies or standards to the manager or RN on duty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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