Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Orthopedics

Health First Careers • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers quality service by organizing unit activities, coordinating and relaying information accurately and promptly to health care team members, patients, and families, and assisting licensed personnel with direct nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The CNA provides basic patient care in a clean and safe environment, completes assigned tasks in a timely manner, and supports effective teamwork and the patient experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant course and scheduled to take the Florida State exam.
• No prior work experience required.
• Obtain and maintain Florida CNA licensure within 120 days of the start date, or hold CNA licensure in another U.S. state and seek Florida licensure within 120 days of the start date.
• Hold and maintain an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date.
• Obtain additional certifications as determined by unit assignment.
• Alternatively, Florida CNA licensure may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.
• Able to speak, understand, and respond to written and verbal instructions in English.
• Proficient with computer software applications, such as MS Office and electronic medical records.
• Able to work in often stressful environments with patients and families of varied ages and levels of understanding.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and flexibility.
• Able to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
• Able to respond appropriately in life-threatening situations.
• Able to think critically to solve problems or escalate concerns for assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic patient care as directed in a clean and safe environment, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with health care team members and promote effective team functioning.
• Access IV solutions, authorized medications, and supplies as needed for patient care responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and use and care for equipment and supplies economically.
• Collect, record, and report accurate patient information.
• Competently perform routine procedures and assist other associates to maintain productivity.
• Serve patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, ages, cultural backgrounds, and individual differences.
• Contribute to the patient experience through positive patient satisfaction scores, purposeful hourly rounding, and bedside shift reports.
• Demonstrate and make suggestions toward positive financial performance of the unit.

What This Job Offers

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