Med/Surg Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) (Days) - Full Time

WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC • Gardnerville, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Med-Surg/ICU Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care and support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in both the Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care Units. The CNA assists with basic patient care tasks, ensures patient comfort, and contributes to a safe and healing environment. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalency.
• Completion of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant training program.
• Current license as certified nurse assistance in the State of Nevada required.
• BLS for healthcare providers required.
• Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Professional customer service skills.
• Ability to read and communicate in English

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities preferred.
• Previous acute care CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains basic age-appropriate measures including but not limited to vital signs and intake/output volumes.
• Reports abnormalities to an RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Assists with specimen collection, nutrition, elimination and pulmonary support.
• Provides basic physical care and comfort measures.
• Provides assistance with thermal application; non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressings; perineal care.
• Assist with patient mobility, including turning, positioning, transferring, and ambulating patients as needed.
• Assists with positioning and transporting patients for various procedures.
• Ensure patient comfort by providing assistance with positioning, using pillows, and ensuring the proper use of medical equipment like bed alarms and side rails.
• Monitor and respond to patient call lights, providing timely assistance and escalating issues to nursing staff when necessary.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition, behavior, or comfort level to the supervising nurse.
• Assist nursing staff with procedures, including setting up equipment and ensuring a clean and organized environment.
• Transport patients to and from diagnostic tests, procedures, and other units as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by following infection control protocols and ensuring proper disposal of waste and soiled linens.
• As directed, assists the care team by collecting patient care data at designated and appropriate intervals on all assigned patients.
• Reports findings to licensed staff.
• Recognizes and accurately reports relevant patient information to licensed staff.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient safety and infection control to RN or nurse manager.
• Ensures that all aspects of patient care are documented, and that documentation is accurate and complete.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by unit as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed.
• As directed by the licensed nursing staff, provides care in a manner that is safe and sensitive to the rights of each patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in use of special equipment.
• Operates and ensures proper functioning of equipment; ensures uses of supplies are accurately documented; maintains accurate and complete documentation of supply charges.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in specific areas of clinical experience, as applicable.

Benefits

• Hometown Health Medical
• EyeMed Vision
• Guardian Dental
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vanguard 401(k) with match
• Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees)
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability)
• Earned Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Nevada 529 College Fund
• Unum Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder
• HRSA Loan Repayment Program (for qualifying positions)
• Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+
• Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED