Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Cardiac Step Down
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible and accountable for assisting the RN or LPN in patient care and gathering information to support the RN/LPN in implementing patient care. This is a part-time, night-shift position on the Cardiac Step Down unit. Qualified candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000, paid over 24 months. The role provides essential assistance and comfort to patients and supports a positive healthcare experience. The CNA is expected to work professionally with patients, families, physicians, visitors, and employees; follow hospital policies and procedures, infection-control practices, and safety requirements; and adapt care to varied age-specific patient populations. Delray Medical Center describes itself as a 536-bed acute-care hospital with more than 1,700 employees and 700 physicians. It is a community hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center serving southern Palm Beach County.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Florida CNA license.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Prior acute-care experience.
- Prior patient-care experience.
- Formal Certified Nurse’s Aide training.
Responsibilities
- Report for scheduled shifts on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.
- Attend and participate in meetings and remain responsible for information communicated at meetings.
- Adhere to corporate, regional, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Assist patients, family members, physicians, visitors, and employees in a professional and courteous manner.
- Follow infection-control procedures.
- Follow safety policies and procedures, including use of MSDS sheets, hazardous-material procedures, and safety codes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of security issues, including personal protection and protection of personnel and hospital property.
- Adhere to environmental care standards.
- Adapt to varied age-specific patient populations.
- Assist the RN or LPN in patient care and gather information to support implementation of patient care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
