Certified Nursing Assistant-Surgical

The Methodist Hospitals • Merrillville, IN

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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 equipment and patient areas, measuring and recording patient information, communicating observed changes or requests to licensed staff, and documenting care in the medical record.

The position requires compliance with the organization’s Standards of Behavior and procedures for protecting the security, confidentiality, and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational, and other medical information. The employee is also expected to support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing ethical healthcare business practices. Duties described are general and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or required skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to clearly communicate patient status and care issues to licensed nursing staff.
• Ability to verbally communicate with patients, families, the public, and other department staff.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks independently.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining the security, confidentiality, and integrity of sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, ambulating, and transportation.
• Make beds and clean and maintain equipment, patient rooms, and other assigned areas.
• Measure and record vital signs and other patient information, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, glucometer readings, oxygen saturation, weight, intake and output, and food consumption.
• Report observed changes in patient status and patient 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 the Standards of Behavior and support compliance with laws and regulations governing ethical healthcare business practices.

What This Job Offers

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