Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA - Nights - Full Time

Kindred Healthcare•Indianapolis, IN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North is a 45-bed long-term acute care hospital providing extended recovery care and 24-hour clinical care seven days a week. The Certified Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in an assigned area. The role supports patients with activities of daily living, personal care, and emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel. This is a full-time night position.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification.
BLS Certification.
At least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility.
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
Good and regular attendance.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).

Responsibilities

Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed of unit activities, needs, and patient-care issues.
Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulation, pre- and post-operative care, use of bedpans, urinals and commodes, application of binders or anti-embolic stockings, bathing and personal care, changing linens, and maintaining the patient’s room and bedside area.
Measure and accurately record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output; document in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, ensure necessary equipment is available, and maintain a clean, comfortable environment with appropriate ventilation and lighting.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and handle patient belongings and personal property appropriately.
Answer patient call lights, telephone calls, and paging system notifications, and respond appropriately.
Under Registered Nurse direction, perform routine treatment procedures such as enemas and application of heat or cold appliances.
Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under RN direction, ensuring proper position and alignment.
Assist the Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
Serve and remove meal trays promptly and assist patients with feeding and meal preparation tasks, such as opening containers and cutting food.
Perform other related duties as assigned.