Certified Nursing Assistant- Interventional PCU

Health First Careers • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers quality service by organizing unit activities and coordinating and relaying information accurately and promptly to healthcare team members, patients, and families. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the CNA assists licensed personnel in providing direct nursing care. The position delivers basic patient care in a clean, safe environment; collects, records, and reports patient information; performs routine procedures; and supports patients and families with sensitivity and respect. The CNA also contributes to patient experience through purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift reports, and supports the unit’s productivity and financial performance.

This is a part-time position with shift times of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The listed paygrade is PG-CNA.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant course and scheduled to take the Florida State exam, or hold Florida CNA licensure in lieu of the education requirement.
• Obtain and maintain Florida CNA 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.
• Hold an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintain it.
• Obtain any additional certifications required by the unit assignment.
• Be able to speak, understand, and respond to written and verbal instructions in English.
• Be proficient in computer software applications, such as MS Office and electronic medical records.
• Be able to work in often-stressful environments with patients and families of various ages and levels of understanding.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and flexibility.
• Be able to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
• Be able to respond appropriately in life-threatening situations.
• Be able to think critically to solve problems or escalate for assistance.

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 promptly.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare 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 to maintain productivity.
• Provide sensitive and respectful service to patients and families, recognizing their needs, expectations, ages, cultural backgrounds, and individual differences.
• Contribute to patient experience through positive patient satisfaction, purposeful hourly rounding, and bedside shift reports.
• Make suggestions that support the positive financial performance of the unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed