PRN Certified Nursing Assistant- IP

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System • Winnebago, NE

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides basic personal care, obtains vital sign measurements, and promotes quality healthcare delivery for patients admitted to the Inpatient department. Depending on patient-care requirements and workload, the CNA may also assist with screening patients in the Outpatient department. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, current Nursing Assistant licensure, and Basic Life Support certification. Candidates must be able to communicate professionally in English, work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, and observe patients’ physical and emotional responses to care. The role involves physical work, including extended periods of walking, standing, and sitting; operating computers, phones, and medical equipment; and lifting up to 20–50 pounds, with potentially heavier lifting when transferring patients.

Applicants must comply with applicable criminal-record-check requirements and sign a declaration regarding arrests and convictions involving child abuse or violent felonies. WCHS is an equal opportunity employer, participates in E-Verify, and provides preference to qualified Native American and Veteran applicants as described in the posting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Nursing Assistant license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to observe patients’ physical and emotional responses to care.
• Ability to communicate and interact with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 20–50 pounds; lifting or transferring patients may involve heavier lifting.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods and operate a computer keyboard, phone, and various office or medical equipment.
• Manual dexterity and free range of motion of the extremities, along with fine motor skills.
• Compliance with the stated criminal-record-check requirements, including signing a declaration regarding arrests and convictions involving child abuse or violent felonies.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist patients with personal hygiene.
• Obtain vital sign measurements and report abnormal results to the Registered Nurse.
• Obtain intake and output measurements.
• Use a glucometer to obtain blood glucose measurements.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Assist patients with ambulation and transfers.
• Collect specimens for laboratory testing.
• Provide one-to-one visual observation for patients at risk of falls or suicidal ideation.
• Stock medical supply items.
• Assist with proper cleaning of medical equipment.
• Document patient encounters in the Electronic Health Record.
• Respond promptly to patient requests.
• Recognize gross changes in patient condition and promptly report them to the Registered Nurse.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Comply with infection control practices.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Perform clerical duties.

What This Job Offers

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