Certified Nursing Assistant- Days/$3K bonus

Wellpath•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who will make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. The organization is mission-driven with a people-first culture, offering excellent career growth opportunities. The position involves caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients, providing autonomy in a warm team environment, and offering growth and training. The company emphasizes a work-life balance to support team members' physical, mental, and financial well-being. They highlight the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the underserved, showing compassion, collaboration, and innovation to heal the world one patient at a time. The role is in a correctional setting and may require floating between units.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of training course for Nursing Assistants.
Work requires level of knowledge of basic patient care methods, procedures, and techniques.
Ability to handle a variety of simple tasks that are routine in nature, while keeping work flowing in an orderly manner.
Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Must be able to pass and maintain clearance for a Public Trust Position, if working with specific patients.
Ability to express thoughts logically, in English, in both written and verbal form.
Ability to use computers and the typical software such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and various database systems.
Current certification in the state of practice is required.
This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

Provides basic nursing care to patients under the direction of a licensed nurse, including assistance with ADLs, vital sign measurement, and accurate documentation of patient data.
Maintains professional behavior and prioritizes work flow to ensure completion of all assigned duties, while adhering to policies and procedures and promoting patient safety and confidentiality.
Collaborates with other members of the health care team, participates in staff meetings and training sessions, and notifies the licensed nurse of any patient concerns or issues.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of nursing procedures and proficiently uses medical supplies and equipment, while also ensuring their proper storage and cleaning.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising nurse, such as assisting with patient care in different units and participating in the orientation of new staff members.