Certified Nursing Assistant- PRN Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

At ScionHealth, caregivers are empowered to provide excellent care, every voice is valued, and the organization emphasizes courage, curiosity, and collaboration in its day-to-day interactions with patients and teammates. The Certified Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in an assigned area. The role supports patients with activities of daily living, personal care, and emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel. The position requires a current Nursing Assistant Certification, BLS Certification, and at least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, though demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions may also qualify.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification.
BLS Certification.
At least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Good and regular attendance.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school; alternatively, demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.

Responsibilities

Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed of unit activities, needs, and patient-care-related problems.
Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulation, use of special equipment, assistance with bed pans, urinals or commodes, pre- and post-operative care, and application of binders or anti-embolic stockings.
Provide personal care such as bed baths and oral, hair, and back care; change bed linens; clean over-bed tables and bedside stands; and straighten patient rooms.
Accurately take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements, and document in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, ensure required equipment is present, and maintain a clean, well-ventilated, well-lit, comfortable environment.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling and caring for patient belongings and personal property.
Answer patient call lights, telephone calls, and paging-system messages and respond appropriately.
Under Registered Nurse direction, perform routine treatments such as enemas and application of heat and cold appliances.
Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under Registered Nurse direction, ensuring proper patient position and alignment.
Assist a Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
Serve and remove patient meal trays promptly and assist with feeding or meal preparation tasks such as opening containers and cutting food.
Perform other related duties as assigned.