Certified Nursing Assistant (WC/IV)
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides basic personal care, obtains vital signs, and supports quality healthcare delivery for patients admitted to the Inpatient department. Depending on patient-care requirements and workload, the position may also assist with screening patients in the Outpatient department. The role includes assisting patients with daily living and mobility, collecting specimens and measurements, responding to patient requests, documenting encounters in the Electronic Health Record, and reporting abnormal vital signs or changes in patient condition to a Registered Nurse. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, current Nursing Assistant licensure, and Basic Life Support certification. Candidates must be able to observe patients’ physical and emotional responses to care, communicate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and read, write, and speak English fluently. The work involves walking, standing, sitting for extended periods, operating computer and medical equipment, and lifting up to 20–50 pounds; lifting or transferring patients may involve heavy lifting. Applicants must comply with specified federal requirements concerning declarations of arrests and convictions and criminal-record checks. WCHS is an equal opportunity employer, participates in E-Verify, and provides preference to qualified Native American and Veteran applicants as described in the posting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Nursing Assistant license.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Knowledge, skills, and ability to observe patients’ physical and emotional responses to care.
- Ability to communicate and interact with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift 20–50 pounds; lifting or transferring patients may involve heavy lifting.
- Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods and use hands to operate a computer keyboard, phone, and office or medical equipment.
- Manual dexterity and range of motion of the extremities, and fine motor skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide or assist patients with personal hygiene.
- Obtain vital sign measurements.
- Obtain intake and output measurements.
- Use a glucometer to obtain blood glucose readings.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Assist with ambulation and patient transfers.
- Collect specimens for laboratory testing.
- Provide one-to-one visual observation for patients at risk of falls or suicide ideation.
- Stock medical supply items.
- Assist with proper cleaning of medical equipment.
- Document patient encounters in the Electronic Health Record.
- Respond promptly to patient requests.
- Report abnormal vital signs to a Registered Nurse.
- Recognize gross changes in patient condition and promptly report them to a Registered Nurse.
- Maintain a clean work environment.
- Comply with infection-control practices.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service.
- Perform clerical duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
