Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - TCU

Health First Careers • Palm Bay, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers quality care and service by organizing unit activities, coordinating and relaying information to health care team members, patients, and families, and assisting licensed personnel with direct nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This is a per-diem days position at Palm Bay Hospital, with shift times from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The CNA provides basic patient care in a clean and safe environment, communicates effectively with the care team, collects and reports accurate patient information, and performs routine procedures. The role also supports positive patient experiences through respectful, sensitive care, purposeful hourly rounding, and bedside shift reports. The CNA uses equipment and supplies responsibly and contributes suggestions toward the unit’s financial performance.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant course and scheduled to take the Florida State exam.
• No prior work experience is required.
• Obtain and maintain Florida Certified Nursing Assistant licensure within 120 days of the start date, or hold CNA licensure in another U.S. state and seek Florida licensure within 120 days of the start date.
• Complete and maintain an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider card before the start date.
• Obtain additional certifications as determined by unit assignment.
• A Florida CNA license may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.
• Ability to speak, understand, and respond to written and verbal instructions in English.
• Proficiency with computer software applications, such as MS Office and electronic medical records.
• Ability to work in stressful environments with patients and families of varying ages and levels of understanding.
• Dependability, reliability, and flexibility.
• Ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
• Ability to respond appropriately in life-threatening situations.
• Ability to think critically to solve problems or escalate issues for assistance.
• Physical agility for frequent walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Ability to move into different positions and work in varied environments, including tight or confined spaces, and reach at or above shoulder level or overhead.
• Ability to lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment, with or without assistance, for up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and noise levels.
• Ability to work with biohazards such as blood, body fluids, and airborne particles while following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information; visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Ability to work in open or confined workspaces and travel to facilities within and beyond the county perimeter; use of a personal vehicle may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic patient care as directed in a clean and safe environment, completing assigned tasks on time.
• Communicate effectively with health care team members and promote effective teamwork.
• Access IV solutions, authorized medications, and supplies as needed for patient care responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and use and care for equipment and supplies economically.
• Collect, record, and report accurate patient information.
• Perform routine procedures competently and assist other associates in maintaining productivity.
• Serve patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, ages, cultures, and individual differences.
• Contribute to patient experience and satisfaction through purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift reports.
• Make suggestions that support the positive financial performance of the unit.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED