Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med/Surg PRN
About The Position
The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is a non-licensed auxiliary worker under the Nursing Practice Act and Standards Rules and Regulations for the Practice of Nursing. The CNA may perform basic nursing services as delegated by and under the direct supervision of a professional nurse. Care activities are limited to providing patients with personal hygiene, comfort, safety, and protection. The role also includes non-nursing support functions. The CNA must provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental statuses of patients served in the department, applying knowledge of growth and development across the life span. Employees must communicate and work effectively with others, respond appropriately to constructive feedback, and perform activities involving negotiation, instruction, supervision, persuasion, or speaking with others. New graduates are welcome; the organization offers training and mentoring. The position is at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho.
Requirements
- Current CNA certification listed on the State Nurse Aide Registry.
- Current BLS certification on the first day, or BLS must 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 over the life span, and ability to provide care with consideration of developmental status.
- Ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions; get along with coworkers or peers without behavioral extremes; perform work involving negotiation, instruction, supervision, persuasion, or speaking with others; and 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, applying principles of growth and development across the life span.
- Perform non-nursing support functions included in the role.
- Work and communicate effectively with coworkers and others, and respond appropriately to constructive feedback.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Training and mentoring
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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