Certified Nurse Assistant (C NA) PRN
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists patients in their move toward independence by setting realistic goals and treatment plans. This role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team, often coordinating patient care and team activities. The CNA works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing multi-skilled duties within the limits of training and certification to care for patients. This includes assisting the nursing team with various patient care activities and related services essential for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients. Specific tasks include assisting patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and walking, changing bed linens, and helping with patient transportation for tests and procedures. CNAs may also serve and collect food trays, provide between-meal nourishment, and record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse. This is a PRN (as-needed) position, requiring availability to work at least 12 hours bi-weekly, with work hours varying based on departmental demands and the possibility of additional hours if requested by a supervisor.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Completion of a CNA program is required
- Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina
- Must be current on the Nurse Aide Registry if certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required
Responsibilities
- Assist patients in their move toward independence by setting realistic goals and treatment plans
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and often coordinate patient care and team activities
- Perform multi-skilled duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the patient
- Assist nursing team with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking
- Change bed linens
- Assist with patient transportation to tests and procedures
- Serve and collect food trays and provide patients with between-meal nourishment (May)
- Record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse (May)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
