Certified Nursing Assistant, Float Pool

Care New England Health System • Warwick, RI

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Float Pool at Kent Hospital is responsible for performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services to care for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The CNA works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and observes all hospital policies and procedures. The position is full-time, with a schedule from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm every other weekend and holiday.

Requirements

• Vocational/Technical training and more than six months job-related experience or equivalent.
• RI State Nursing Assistant license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care and perform routine treatments and procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with personal hygiene to promote patient comfort and well-being.
• Check and record intake and output as ordered.
• Take and record patient vital signs and other measurements as indicated.
• Give enemas, reinforce simple non-sterile dressings, apply binders, collect specimens, apply heat or cold devices, and perform other routine tasks.
• Assist the RN in caring for seriously ill patients or in complicated treatments or procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment with well-stocked supplies and functioning equipment.
• Maintain patient medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately, and completely.
• Observe assigned patients and report any patient care problem, change in patient condition, or unexpected occurrences to RN/Team Leader.
• Maintain current knowledge of specialty by attending seminars and inservices.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed