Certified Nursing Assistant, Full Time Night

Kindred Healthcare • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

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 position is at Kindred Hospital Central Tampa, a 102-bed long-term acute care hospital.

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 about unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, using special equipment, assisting with toileting, ambulation, pre- and post-operative care, applying binders or anti-embolism stockings, personal hygiene, changing linens, and maintaining the patient’s bedside area and room.
• Accurately measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output, and document in a timely manner.
• Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, ensure necessary equipment is present, and maintain a clean, comfortable environment.
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling patient belongings and personal property.
• Answer patient call lights, telephone calls, and paging system requests, responding as appropriate.
• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, perform routine treatment procedures such as enemas and applications of heat or cold appliances.
• Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under the direction of an RN, ensuring proper positioning and alignment.
• Assist Registered Nurses and/or LVN/LPNs with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serve and remove meal trays promptly and assist with feeding or preparing food items.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED