Certified Nursing Assistant - Rehab Unit - Nights

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center • Cheyenne, WY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides basic patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The CNA assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care within the scope of their training and experience. This role provides direct care and unit support while working collaboratively with the RN and other members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Current Wyoming Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license from the Wyoming State Board of Nursing.
• Complete Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen calendar days of the start date.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socioeconomic populations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior acute care experience.
• Six or more months of experience as a CNA.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, eating, dressing, and walking.
• Keep records of care provided.
• Take vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and pulse oximetry.
• Perform adult bedside blood glucose monitoring when appropriate.
• Turn and reposition patients to help prevent skin breakdown.
• Change bed linens as needed.
• Transport patients and equipment within the facility as needed.
• Monitor patients and report variances to the RN for further assessment.
• Work collaboratively with the RN in charge to meet the needs of physicians, coworkers, management, and other departments.
• Participate in bedside shift report.
• Provide unit support as needed, including answering and relaying patient calls and other communications, performing clerical tasks, maintaining reports and records, and ordering or stocking supplies.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with a 4% employer match.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-sponsored wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 21 PTO days per year, increasing with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Dedicated loan forgiveness advisory service.

What This Job Offers

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