CERTIFIED NURSING ASSIST-MED/SURG IMCU

Methodist Hospitals • Merrillville, IN

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About The Position

Under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, the Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct care to assigned patients to support their comfort, safety, and hygiene needs. The role includes assisting with basic care, maintaining patient areas and equipment, measuring and recording patient observations, reporting changes in patient status, and documenting care according to policies and procedures.

The position requires clear communication with licensed nursing staff, patients, families, the public, and other department staff, as well as the ability to complete assigned tasks independently. The employee is expected to follow standards of behavior, protect the security and confidentiality of employee, patient, family, organizational, and other medical information, and support compliance with applicable healthcare laws and regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.
• Ability to clearly communicate patient status and care issues to licensed nursing staff.
• Ability to communicate verbally with patients, families, the public, and other department staff.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks independently.
• Knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining the security, confidentiality, and integrity of sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare/Medical – Nurse: Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, ambulating, and transporting, and with making beds.
• Clean and maintain equipment, patient rooms, and other assigned areas.
• Measure and record vital signs and other information, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, glucometer readings, oxygen saturation, weight, intake and output, and food consumption.
• Report observed changes in patient status and patient requests to licensed nursing staff while rounding and answering call lights.
• Document patient care information in the medical record according to policies and procedures.
• Protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational, and other medical information.
• Follow the applicable Standards of Behavior and support compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing ethical healthcare business practices.

What This Job Offers

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