Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Emergency Department Nursing Assistant assists with the direct care of emergency department patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse and performs other essential non-direct patient duties. The Nursing Assistant assists the nurse with vital signs and weights, collects specimens, performs CPR and assists the nursing staff as delegated. The Nursing Assistant additionally transports patients via wheelchair or gurney and provides safety and comfort for patients and their families. The Nursing Assistant uses effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels, and is able to maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians. The Nursing Assistant additionally may, under the supervision of an RN, serve as a patient sitter, maintaining constant direct observation and visualization of identified patient(s). The Nursing Assistant will follow the criteria and standards established for acting as a sitter. Greets patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, obtains demographic and medical information for registration and identification. Fosters a supportive environment and promotes customer service by assisting with JFK's goals in obtaining 100 percent satisfaction rates among our most important constituents.
Requirements
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintained at all times).
- Certified Nursing Assistance Certificate or Equivalent at Time of Hire.
- Basic Computer Skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Hospital Experience
- Spanish Speaking
Responsibilities
- Assists with the direct care of emergency department patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Performs other essential non-direct patient duties.
- Assists the nurse with vital signs and weights.
- Collects specimens.
- Performs CPR.
- Assists the nursing staff as delegated.
- Transports patients via wheelchair or gurney.
- Provides safety and comfort for patients and their families.
- Uses effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels.
- Maintains positive working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians.
- May serve as a patient sitter under the supervision of an RN, maintaining constant direct observation and visualization of identified patient(s).
- Follows the criteria and standards established for acting as a sitter.
- Greets patients and visitors in person or on the telephone.
- Obtains demographic and medical information for registration and identification.
- Fosters a supportive environment and promotes customer service.
- Assists with JFK's goals in obtaining 100 percent satisfaction rates among our most important constituents.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
