Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) MedSurg Full-time Nights

Kindred Healthcare • Lewiston, ID

6h

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an auxiliary worker under the Nursing Practice Act and Standards Rules and Regulations for the Practice of Nursing. This non-licensed role provides basic nursing services delegated by and under the direct supervision of a professional nurse. Care activities are limited to personal hygiene, comfort, safety, and protection, and the role also includes non-nursing support functions. The CNA provides care appropriate to the ages and developmental status of patients served in the department.

Requirements

• Current CNA certification listed on the State Nurse Aide Registry.
• Current BLS certification on the first day, or BLS certification to be assigned by the Learning Center.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served in the department.
• Knowledge of principles of growth and development across the life span, and ability to provide care with consideration of developmental status.
• Ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions, work with coworkers or peers without behavioral extremes, and perform activities involving negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others.
• Ability to respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing services delegated by and under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.
• Provide personal hygiene, comfort, safety, and protection for patients.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental status.
• Perform non-nursing support functions.
• Communicate and work effectively with patients, coworkers, and others; respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

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