Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) - SRNA Certification

Baptist Healthcare System•Corbin, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 20-bed unit equipped for 24-hour central telemetry monitoring. It provides care for patients aged 16 to geriatric who have moderate to potentially severe physiological instability, requiring technical support but not necessarily artificial life support. This role involves substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills based on psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences, applying the nursing process. The position utilizes high-level assessment skills to design and ensure multidisciplinary patient care that meets holistic needs, adhering to established practice guidelines and regulatory standards.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides patient care and clinical support by measuring and recording vital signs, weights, and intake and output according to unit routine.
Assists patients with personal hygiene, bathing, oral and skin care, toileting, feeding, hydration, ambulation, transfers, and repositioning while maintaining patient dignity and safety.
Collects specimens, documents patient information, reports changes or concerns to the nurse, and assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, and department-specific procedures as directed.
Delivers excellent customer service by responding promptly and professionally to the needs of patients and visitors while following hospital safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies and procedures.