Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA I) - Wilkes Progressive Care Unit
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA I) works in the Wilkes Medical Center’s 16-bed Progressive Care Unit, also known as a Step-Down Unit. The unit cares for patients recovering from critical conditions who need close monitoring and more frequent assessments than a standard unit provides. Care is patient- and family-centered and coordinated with the healthcare team. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the CNA I provides direct patient care and correctly performs special procedures. The role helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment; communicates patient information accurately and promptly; and interacts professionally with the healthcare team, coworkers, patients, and families. The CNA I takes responsibility for performance and professional development and provides care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs. This is a part-time, PRN position with variable shifts as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Completion of an applicable State Approved Nurse Aide I course.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform effectively amid frequent workload changes and competing demands.
- Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Perform special procedures correctly under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, coworkers, and the facility.
- Ensure complete, accurate, and timely communication of patient information.
- Communicate effectively, positively, and professionally with the team, coworkers, patients, and family members.
- Take personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth, and development.
- Provide age- and developmental-appropriate patient care in accordance with applicable care guidelines.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
