Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Cardiovascular PCU

Health First Careers • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides basic patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports quality and safety, customer experience, and stewardship by organizing unit activities and accurately and promptly coordinating and relaying information among healthcare team members, patients, and families. The CNA assists licensed personnel with direct nursing care and contributes to a clean, safe, productive care environment and positive patient experience.

Requirements

• Hold a Florida Nursing Assistant certificate; or have completed a Nursing Assistant course and be scheduled to take the Florida State exam, obtaining certification within 120 days of hire; or hold a Nursing Assistant license in another U.S. state, seek Florida licensure, and obtain certification within 120 days of hire.
• Hold American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider certification upon hire and maintain it.
• Meet unit-specific care requirements.
• Be able to speak and understand written and verbal instructions in English.
• Be proficient in computer software applications.
• Be able to work in a frequently stressful environment with patients and families of varying ages and levels of understanding.
• Be able to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
• Be able to respond appropriately in life-threatening situations.
• Be able to think critically to solve problems or escalate for assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic patient care as directed in a clean and safe environment, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and promote effective team functioning.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and use and care for equipment and supplies economically.
• Collect, record, and report accurate patient information.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and flexibility.
• Perform routine procedures competently and assist other associates to maintain productivity.
• Serve patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, ages, cultural backgrounds, and individual differences.
• Support patient experience through positive patient satisfaction and consistent purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift reports.
• Contribute suggestions and actions toward positive financial performance of the unit.
• Assist licensed personnel in providing direct nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed