Acute Float Pool-Certified Nurse Asst

Renown Health•Reno, NV

7h•Onsite

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 to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role may serve as a float CNA in the Acute Services Division, including Renown Regional Medical Center, Renown South Meadows, and Renown Rehabilitation, in units where competencies have been assessed and demonstrated. The CNA provides personal hygiene, mobility, safety, and comfort as directed by a professional nurse. The position requires knowledge of equipment specific to the work area and annual demonstration of proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety, CPR, and safe handling of hazardous materials. The CNA supports patient-care documentation from pre-admission through discharge, coordinates diagnostic tests and treatments in accordance with ancillary department procedures, maintains unit supplies, and communicates with other departments. Acute Float Pool CNAs may float to the emergency room, inpatient units, and other departments that use CNAs at the listed facilities. This position provides patient care; other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada CNA License.
AHA BLS certification.
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements, access online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment.

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.
Assist with procedures that facilitate proper documentation of patient care from pre-admission through discharge.
Follow ancillary department procedures to schedule diagnostic tests and treatments without conflict.
Maintain unit supplies and interdepartmental communication.
Float to the emergency room, inpatient units, and other departments where CNAs are utilized at Renown Regional Medical Center, Renown South Meadows, and Renown Rehab Hospital.
Refer physician information and orders, medication and IV administration, patient 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.