Certified Nursing Assistant - Float Pool (Student)
About The Position
With direction of a Registered Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) provide direct patient care and assist team members with delegated tasks/procedures that are within their scope of practice. CNAs possess thorough understanding of the position’s roles/responsibilities and seek clarification when appropriate. They have the ability, with minimal oversight, to produce accurate and timely computer documentation. This position requires knowledge of printer and fax functions. This position requires demonstrated ability to multi-task and are highly motivated to perform in alignment with SPH’s values. See Orientation Competency Inventory (OCI) for range of tasks and responsibilities.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a CNA program required.
- Current certification as a nursing assistant required or enrollment in the SPH CNA training program and must obtain certification at the end of the training period.
- Current and valid BLS certification required.
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit judgment in organizing time and performing repetitive tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple stressors, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers, within job duties.
- Demonstrated ability for interpersonal communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental and empathetic patient care and customer relations.
- Demonstrated ability to receive feedback and ability to adapt to a changing environment, requiring flexibility in scheduling and department assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership for work completed.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in an effective, respectful and appropriate manner, contributing to the team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the patient care team.
- Knowledge of printer and fax functions.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to perform in alignment with SPH’s values.
- Ability to provide a safe environment and therapeutic milieu based on the age of the patients served.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Ability to communicate observed changes in patient’s behavior/activity to the RN.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital/long term care experience, including the use of medical terminology, preferred.
- High school graduate, HiSET or GED equivalent preferred.
- This position description may qualify for a training assignment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Assist team members with delegated tasks and procedures within the scope of practice.
- Produce accurate and timely computer documentation with minimal oversight.
- Utilize knowledge of printer and fax functions.
- Demonstrate ability to multi-task and perform in alignment with SPH’s values.
- Provide a safe environment and therapeutic milieu based on the age of the patients served.
- Communicate observed changes in patient’s behavior/activity to the RN.
- Adhere to defined educational and competency requirements for orthopedic and spine patients (if applicable).
- Complete specialty-specific education and validate competency annually (if applicable).
- Participate in continuing education activities relevant to orthopedic and spine care (if applicable).
Benefits
- SECURE Training required within 6 months of hire date, then annually updated.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
