CNA - FULL-TIME NIGHT in LTC

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital•Humboldt, IA

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists nurses in providing nursing care and works under the direct supervision of an RN. The CNA assists the nurse in charge by performing activities of daily living for long-term care residents. This is a full-time night-shift position with 8-hour shifts from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, 40 hours per week, and every other weekend and holiday required. Schedules are subject to change as needed. Weekend and night-shift differentials are offered, along with holiday pay when applicable. The role requires a high school education or equivalent and training through an approved 75-hour nurse aide course or equivalent. Successful completion of BCLS is required within three months of employment. The position involves physical tasks including lifting and carrying 45 pounds or more, pushing and pulling, repeated bending, reaching, walking, standing, sitting, crawling, twisting, and kneeling. Work includes close interaction with others and working alone, as well as longer or irregular hours.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Training in an approved 75-hour nurse aide course or equivalent training.
Successful completion of BCLS within three months of employment.
Ability to perform the listed duties with or without accommodations under the ADA.
Availability for night shifts from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, 40 hours per week, including every other weekend and every other holiday.
Willingness to support staffing and scheduling needs; schedules are subject to change.

Responsibilities

Assist with bathing, feeding, and caring for patients according to skill level and as directed by a nurse.
Report significant patient information to the nurse in charge.
Work with other healthcare personnel within the organization.
Clean patient units, equipment, and nursing service areas.
Keep the nurse informed of care rendered and duties performed.
Respond promptly to call lights and alarms.
Deliver patient trays, assist with feeding as needed, record amounts eaten, and return trays to the kitchen.
Complete and collect intake and output slips at the end of the shift.
Give a verbal report to the nurse in charge at the end of the shift.
Take TPRs and assist with weighing patients as assigned.
Assist with transferring patients by wheelchair or cart to other departments; use an assistive device such as a gait belt or mechanical lift when indicated and participate only as a member of a safe lifting team.
Comply with hospital and nursing service policies.
Attend staff meetings and in-service education when appropriate.
Demonstrate willingness to support staffing and scheduling needs.
Perform other functions as circumstances require.
Maintain a courteous and professional manner with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
Maintain a positive attitude toward schedules, departmental and hospital changes, assignments, and other personnel.
Maintain a professional appearance, follow departmental dress requirements, and wear a hospital identification badge.
Follow hospital policy regarding sick time, personal days, and notification of absence or tardiness.
Use time, equipment, and supplies cost-effectively.
Cooperate willingly with coworkers and other departments.