Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN - Days

Crisp Regional Health Services

7h

About The Position

Under the leadership of the departmental Nursing Director and the supervision of
a licensed nurse, the Agency Certified Nursing Assistant provides culturally
sensitive, developmentally appropriate patient care.  The Agency Certified
Nursing Assistant works under close supervision of a licensed nurse and performs
a variety of basic patient care activities and related services necessary in
caring for the personal needs of patients.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED state certification.
• Requires one year of work-related experience.
• Requires and maintains a Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team with positive interpersonal communication skills when communicating with patients, families, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and staff from other departments of the organization.
• Provides direct support to the nursing staff and follows the departmental Director’s and licensed nursing staffs’ instructions and directions in the delivery of quality patient care.
• Alerts the nursing staff and medical staff to observed changes in the patient’s condition.
• Operates medical equipment safely, such as automatic blood pressure machines and SCD machines.
• Collects and transports patient specimens for laboratory analysis as directed.
• Assists patients with basic hygiene, hair and oral care as required.
• Complies with CRHS and departmental safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of quality care and services.
• Maintains and expands knowledge of medical terminology.
• Provides basic clerical support as requested.
• Presents a professional image to CRHS nursing, clinical, and medical staff members as well as patients, families, and visitors.
• Participates in performance improvement studies and integrates performance improvement standards into work-related activities.
• Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned to assure resident safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees