Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) - SRNA Certification

BHS • Corbin, KY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 20-bed unit capable of monitoring patients via central telemetry 24 hours a day. The PCU serves as a place for the monitoring and care of patients age 16 to geriatric with moderate or potentially severe physiologic instability, requiring technical support but not necessarily artificial life support. This role performs care that requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process. The Certified Nursing Assistant utilizes high-level assessment skills to design and ensure multidisciplinary patient care to meet holistic needs, incorporating established practice guidelines and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)

Responsibilities

• Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides patient care and clinical support by measuring and recording vital signs, weights, and intake and output according to unit routine.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene, bathing, oral and skin care, toileting, feeding, hydration, ambulation, transfers, and repositioning while maintaining patient dignity and safety.
• Collects specimens, documents patient information, reports changes or concerns to the nurse, and assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, and department-specific procedures as directed.
• Delivers excellent customer service by responding promptly and professionally to the needs of patients and visitors while following hospital safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Preventive Plan
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED