Certified Nursing Assistant-2 West

The Methodist Hospitals • Gary, IN

3d

About The Position

Under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, the Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care to assigned patients to support their comfort, safety, and hygiene needs. The role includes assisting with basic care, maintaining patient areas and equipment, measuring and recording vital signs and other patient information, reporting patient status changes and requests, and documenting care in the medical record in accordance with policies and procedures.

The position also requires communicating effectively with patients, families, the public, and department staff; completing assigned tasks independently; following standards of behavior; and protecting the security, confidentiality, and integrity of medical and other organizational information. The responsibilities listed describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to clearly communicate patient status and care issues to licensed nursing staff.
• Ability to communicate verbally with patients, families, the public, and other department staff.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks independently.
• Meet the Standards of Behavior outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.
• Demonstrate knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining the security, confidentiality, and integrity of sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare/Medical – Nurse Assistant experience or qualification preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, ambulating, and transportation, and make beds.
• Clean and maintain equipment, patient rooms, and other assigned areas.
• Measure and record blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, glucometer readings, oxygen saturation, weight, intake and output, and food consumption.
• Report observed patient status changes and requests to licensed nursing staff while rounding and answering call lights.
• Document patient care information in the medical record according to policies and procedures.
• Protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational, and other medical information.
• Follow applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing ethical healthcare business practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED