Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical PCU

Health First Careers • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers quality service by organizing unit activities and coordinating and relaying information accurately and promptly to health care team members, patients, and families. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the CNA assists licensed personnel in providing direct nursing care. The role delivers basic patient care, supports a clean and safe care environment, communicates with the health care team, and contributes to a positive patient experience. This position is part-time, with shift times of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant course and scheduled to take the Florida State exam.
• Obtain and maintain a Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license within 120 days of the start date, or hold CNA licensure in another U.S. state and seek and maintain Florida licensure within 120 days of the start date. Florida CNA licensure may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.
• Complete and maintain an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider completion card before the start date.
• Obtain additional certifications as determined by unit assignment.
• Speak, understand, and respond to written and verbal instructions in English.
• Be proficient in computer software applications, such as MS Office and electronic medical records.
• Be able to work in often stressful environments with patients and families of various ages and levels of understanding.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and flexibility.
• Concentrate on multiple priority activities.
• Respond appropriately in life-threatening situations.
• Think critically to solve problems or escalate for assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic care to patients as directed in a clean and safe environment, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with other health care team members and promote effective team functioning.
• Access IV solutions, authorized medications, and supplies as needed for patient care responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and use and care for equipment and supplies economically.
• Collect, record, and report accurate patient information.
• Perform routine procedures competently and assist other associates to maintain productivity.
• Provide sensitive and respectful service to patients and families, considering their needs, expectations, ages, cultures, and individual differences.
• Contribute to the patient experience through positive patient satisfaction scores, purposeful hourly rounding, and bedside shift reports.
• Make suggestions that support the positive financial performance of the unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed