Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) - SRNA Certification Required

BHS•Richmond, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), also known as a State Registered Nurse Assistant (SRNA), provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member. The role emphasizes providing excellent patient care with empathy, compassion, communication, and teamwork, respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual. This position is for a full-time, 3rd shift (Nights) role on a telemetry unit specializing in general medical-surgical and telemetry patients, including those with conditions like pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke, CHF, and chest pain, as well as post-operative patients. The patient population often has multiple co-morbidities and complex care needs, with patients admitted or transferred from ICU, ED, and PACU.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Assist patients in personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair, and nail care.
Assist patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity.
Record patient intake and output (I & O).
Collect, label, and transport specimens for laboratory analysis.
Change and transport soiled and contaminated linens according to procedure.
Maintain a clean and tidy patient room/environment.
Assist patients with activity, turning and repositioning as indicated by provider order and in collaboration with the nurse.
Communicate pertinent patient information/findings to the patient’s nurse.
Set priorities for the care of multiple patients.