CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, provides direct patient care while maintaining patient comfort and safety. The role includes taking and recording vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene and activities of daily living, distributing nourishment and water, communicating changes in patient or resident condition, responding to call lights, and maintaining safety. The CNA follows nurse instructions, may orient new employees, adapts to assignment changes and floating between units, maintains required certifications and skill updates, and complies with applicable policies and laws. The CNA may serve as an interim department leader depending on need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time.
Requirements
- Hold a clear and active Certified Nursing Assistant certification to practice in Florida.
- Hold CPR certification.
- Have computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.
- Be able to read, write, and understand English.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience is preferred.
- Medication Administration Training (6 hours) for an Assisted Living Facility, if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Take and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, and weight.
- Perform or assist with personal hygiene and activities of daily living, and document as needed.
- Pass out nourishment and water as scheduled or requested.
- Communicate changes in patient or resident condition to the nurse during each shift.
- Answer call lights within the established timeframe.
- Maintain patient and resident safety at all times.
- Follow nurse instructions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Provide floor orientation to new employees as needed.
- Adapt to assignment changes due to census fluctuations.
- Maintain required certifications and mandatory skill updates.
- Comply with policies and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Float to other units as assigned to meet patient or resident care needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- May serve as an interim department leader depending on need.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
