Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg

Health First Careers • Palm Bay, 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 health care 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 role delivers basic patient care in a clean, safe environment, collects and reports patient information, supports effective team functioning, and contributes to a positive patient experience and the unit’s financial performance. The position is part-time.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant course and scheduled to take the Florida State exam.
• Obtain and maintain Florida CNA licensure within 120 days of the start date, or hold CNA licensure in another U.S. state and seek and maintain Florida licensure within 120 days of the start date.
• Complete and maintain an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date.
• Obtain additional certifications as determined by unit assignment.
• Must be able to speak, understand, and respond to written and verbal instructions in English.
• Proficient in computer software applications, such as MS Office and electronic medical records.
• Able to work in stressful environments with patients and families of various ages and levels of understanding.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and flexibility.
• Able to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
• Able to respond appropriately in life-threatening situations.
• Able to think critically to solve problems or escalate for assistance.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent movement, occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 50 pounds, and potentially lifting, turning, pulling, pushing, or ambulating people or equipment for up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May need to travel to facilities within and beyond the county perimeter and may need to use a personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic care to patients as directed, completing assigned tasks promptly in a clean and safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with the health care team and promote effective team functioning.
• 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.
• Serve patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural background, and individual differences.
• Contribute to the patient experience through positive patient satisfaction, purposeful hourly rounding, and bedside shift reports.
• Make suggestions that contribute to the unit’s positive financial performance.

What This Job Offers

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