CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Full Time Hospital Experience Required

Vibra Travels•Meridianville, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

North Alabama Specialty Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama, is hiring a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for its long-term acute care setting, serving medically complex, high-acuity patients, including LTAC, ICU, and CC patients. Day or night shifts are available, with 12-hour shifts. The CNA works under the direction of an RN or LPN, providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The role requires the ability to work with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, organize and prioritize multiple tasks, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment. The CNA provides basic nursing care within the scope of practice, meeting patients’ psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and physical needs and taking into account age-specific standards of care. The position also involves assisting with admission, transfer, and discharge; explaining care to patients and families and answering questions within scope; responding to emergencies or physical distress; and completing documentation according to current standards and policies. The CNA is accountable for appropriate use of resources and performs other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.

Requirements

Prior hospital experience is required.
High school diploma, GED, or CNA certification is required.
BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Ability to work with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN and maintain patient care standards.
Provide basic nursing care within the CNA scope of practice, meeting psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, physical, and age-specific needs.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Explain care to patients and families before providing it and answer questions within scope of practice.
Respond to patients in emergency or physically distressful situations.
Complete documentation in accordance with current standards and policies.
Use resources appropriately and take accountability for their utilization.
Perform other duties as assigned within the CNA scope of practice.