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. Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- Experience in direct patient care
- Ability to perform CPR
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships
- Ability to follow criteria and standards for patient sitter role
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an emergency department setting
- Experience as a patient sitter
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, maintaining constant direct observation and visualization of identified patient(s) under the supervision of an RN.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development opportunities
- Continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare flexible spending accounts
- Dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary pet insurance
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Voluntary accident insurance
- Voluntary critical illness insurance
- Voluntary long term care insurance
- Voluntary elder care assistance
- Voluntary childcare assistance
- Voluntary auto insurance
- Voluntary home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
