Certified Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg Unit(s)

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant assists nursing staff with routine nursing care and helps care for patients and their environments. This full-time opening is for various Medical/Surgical departments, including current and future openings at 1800 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada. Departments listed include 2 SO MS, 2 W MS, CDU/TCU, 1400 MS, ORTHO/IJU, 4 NO, 4 SO, 5 NO, and 5 SO. UMC is an academic medical center and the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District. It is a Level I Trauma Center and home to a Verified Burn Center and Transplant Center. The posting notes an employer-paid Nevada PERS pension plan and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from high school.
At least six months of clinical experience.
Valid certification as a Nursing Assistant from the State of Nevada Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA).
At least one year of recent, documented experience in an acute care hospital setting.
At least one year of recent, documented experience in a Medical/Surgical unit.
Documented experience with ventilator patients.
Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, general office equipment, basic medical terminology, basic mathematics, medical equipment, and universal precautions.
Knowledge of department and hospital safety practices, patient rights, infection control practices and policies, hazardous materials handling and disposal, emergency response policies and procedures, and age-specific patient care practices.
Skill in using good body mechanics and communicating with diverse people under stressful conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and use equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely.
Ability to work in a clinical setting, remain standing and/or walk for extended periods, and assist with examination and treatment of varied patients.
Ability to read printed materials and a VDT screen and communicate effectively in person and over the telephone.
Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Assist nursing staff in performing routine nursing care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Provide assistance in the care of patients and their environments.
Perform and document vital signs.
Measure and record patient intake and output.
Provide and assist with activities of daily living.
Use medical equipment safely and effectively.