Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PCU
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of an RN, the Certified Nursing Assistant provides basic and intermediate nursing care for an assigned group of patients, based on competence. Patient populations and care areas vary by unit and include general nursing patients age 15 through adulthood; patients age 15 through adulthood with high-risk conditions in special care areas; maternity patients with pregnancy-related conditions; newborns in the nursery until discharge; pediatric patients from neonates through age 18; GI Lab patients from age 24 months through adulthood; adults and families receiving holistic care for emotional problems in chemical dependency and psychiatric units; patients of all ages in the Emergency Unit; and patients from neonates to geriatric patients in Surgical Services. The position requires completing established competencies within the designated introductory period. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or intermediate- or higher-level Emergency Medical Technician program.
- Two years of clinical experience in an inpatient, Emergency Department, or Skilled Nursing Unit setting.
- Current certification or licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, or EKG Technician.
- BLS obtained through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position.
Nice To Haves
- Satisfactory completion of a nurse aide course, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assisting program.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction and supervision of an RN, based on competence.
- Provide care to patients in the populations and units outlined in the job description.
- Complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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
- Healthcare and dependent 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
- Potential eligibility for a sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
