CNA-Certified Nurse Aide

Cherry County Hospital • Valentine, NE

98d

About The Position

Cherry County Hospital and Clinic is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to assist professional nursing staff and meet patients’ day-to-day needs in a supportive, collaborative care environment. The role includes direct patient care, support with admissions and transfers, maintaining clean patient-care areas, responding to patient requests, and performing related clerical and staff-support duties. The position is PRN and involves physically and emotionally demanding work, including lifting and positioning patients and potential exposure to contaminated body fluids.

Requirements

• Complete at least one year of high school.
• Be at least 16 years old.
• Hold CNA certification.
• Know good body mechanics and hospital procedures.
• Maintain complete confidentiality regarding patient care services.
• Be able to assemble, disassemble, and operate equipment.
• Follow directions and report general observations.
• Exercise some independent judgment.
• Be willing to work with the public and other staff, accept change, and perform a variety of tasks, including unpleasant tasks.
• Know state and federal confidentiality laws, including HIPAA.
• Be able to lift and position patients, operate equipment and communication devices, and move carefully around patients and equipment.
• Comply with universal precautions and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, including baths, back rubs, bed making, taking vital signs, passing trays, feeding patients, administering enemas, and collecting specimens.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, dismissals, and care for ICU and terminal patients.
• Keep patient rooms, utility rooms, and nourishment centers clean.
• Respond to patient lights, provide assistance, and notify nurses as needed.
• Answer the telephone and greet the public promptly and tactfully.
• Use the intercom system effectively.
• Participate in at least 50% of pertinent workshops annually.
• Assist in evaluating staff members’ work performance.
• Help train new personnel.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Cooperate and work well with staff, the public, and physicians.
• Perform clerical functions, including recording vital signs and diet.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records.
• Follow Corporate Compliance policies and procedures and Cherry County Hospital personnel policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED