CNA, Float Pool, Full Time/Part Time Days or Nights (floats to both departments)

UHS•Reno, NV

120d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services. Our acute rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapy for adults recovering from stroke, injury, or another disabling condition. We offer advanced treatment for a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury, amputation, neurological disorders, major multiple traumas and spinal cord and back injuries. All patients will experience private rooms, have access to a newly renovated therapy gym, and personalized care from our qualified staff. The adult behavioral health services offered is an expansion to our current 50 and older program at NNMC. The new program will offer behavioral health services to all adults 18 years and older. The department is managed through a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients will experience an individualized care plan, inclusive of individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a 24-hour secure, compassionate environment. Visit us at: www.nnmc.com This C.N.A. opportunity is full time, part time or per diem and offers full benefits (for FT and PT employees) and a convenient days or nights schedule. This dynamic individual will provide direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor. Communicates with RN preceptor, as appropriate, about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Requirements

Current CNA License
Current BLS Certificate

Nice To Haves

Prefer oneyear full time or three years part time exp in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor.
Communicates with RN preceptor, as appropriate, about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
Participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.