Certified Nursing Assistant - Days

ClearSky Health•Lake City, FL

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides direct, non-invasive bedside care to patients. The position integrates company values into daily practice and supports patient comfort, healing, safety, and the overall effectiveness of the organization. The CNA delivers basic patient care; performs and documents routine measurements and observations; supports admissions and maintains clean, safe patient rooms; responds to patient and family requests; and follows patient-rounding, safety, and infection-prevention standards. The role may require work during inclement weather or staffing emergencies.

Requirements

Current state CNA certification.
Current BLS certification.
Two years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.
Knowledge of infection prevention and proper body mechanics.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Critical-thinking skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-prevention standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to perform substantial standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods.
Gross and precise motor function; ability to lift or exert up to 50 pounds.
Visual acuity for patient assessment and care documentation, acute hearing for patient assessment, and manual dexterity to operate equipment and a computer keyboard.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and provide basic patient care, including bathing, toileting, feeding, and grooming.
Perform and document vital signs; measure and record intake and output and weights; and collect specimens.
Transfer patients using proper body mechanics and safe patient-handling techniques.
Report observed changes in a patient's condition or behavior to appropriate nursing personnel.
Prepare the unit, patient rooms, and beds for admissions.
Maintain beds and rooms in a clean, neat, safe, and comfortable manner, and keep furnishings and equipment organized and clear of pathways.
Adhere to patient-rounding expectations and standards.
Help maintain a physical, social, and psychological environment that supports patient comfort and healing.
Respond promptly and appropriately to patient and family calls and requests.
Designate applicable patient charges using the hospital's established system.
Promote safety for patients, visitors, and staff; assess safety risks and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and infection-prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule.
Complete required training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.