Certified Nursing Assistant Per Diem Days
About The Position
Kindred Hospital Albuquerque is a long-term acute care hospital specializing in care for patients recovering from intensive care and those with medically complex conditions. The hospital provides intensive care and telemetry-level services, with multidisciplinary, personalized treatment intended to support recovery and transition to the next level of care. The Certified Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in an assigned area. The role supports activities of daily living, personal care, and emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.
Requirements
- Current Nursing Assistant Certification.
- BLS Certification.
- Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility.
- Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
- Must have 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 good working relationships 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 problems related to patient care.
- Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, use of special equipment, toileting assistance, ambulation, pre- and post-operative care, and application of binders or anti-embolism stockings.
- Provide personal care, including bed baths and oral, hair, and back care; change bed linens; clean bedside furniture; and maintain the patient room.
- Accurately take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements; document in a timely manner.
- Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers and ensure necessary equipment is available.
- Maintain a clean, comfortable patient environment, including attention to ventilation and lighting.
- Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
- Assist with the handling and care of patient belongings and personal property.
- Answer patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and respond appropriately.
- Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, perform routine treatment procedures such as enemas and application of heat or cold appliances.
- Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under the direction of an RN.
- Ensure patients are in proper position and alignment.
- Assist a Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
- Serve and remove patient meal trays promptly and assist with feeding or preparing food items.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
