Certified Nurse Assistant Acute - Day Shift
About The Position
This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, Administration, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. POPULATION SERVED The position involves direct and indirect patient care for a population of patients age 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population. POSITION SUMMARY Under the general supervision of a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse and/or Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant performs routine tasks in patient care, bedside nursing, and documentation of care provided. This position does provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients.
Requirements
- The Certified Nursing Assistant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- This position requires hospital experience as a nursing assistant, certification as a nursing assistant, or as an actively enrolled nursing student.
- Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures, aseptic practices, and cardio-pulmonary techniques is desirable.
- Nursing students may be considered as nurse assistants if approved by the State Practice Act.
- This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- The capability to follow written and verbal instructions, process basic math skills, and the ability to maintain an effective working relationship with others is critical to the position.
- BLS certification upon hire.
- Ability to maintain assigned work hours: Requires endurance to perform assigned tasks over long periods during working hours.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures, aseptic practices, and cardio-pulmonary techniques is desirable.
Responsibilities
- PERFORMS VITAL SIGNS ACCURATELY
- PERFORMS TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES APPROPRIATELY
- CLEANS EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS APPROPRIATELY MAINTAINS CLEAN WORK ENVIRONMENT
- MAINTAINS UNIT STOCK LEVELS OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT AS DIRECTED
- PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES APPROPRIATELY.
- PROVIDES A LEVEL OF COMPETENCY TO PATIENTS AGES 18 AND OLDER.
- UPHOLDS ALL SERVICE STANDARDS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
