CNA - MED SURG
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the RN and/or LVN in charge of the team and/or unit. The CNA assists in implementing and coordinating care based on care plans and nursing diagnoses by providing delegated aspects of care. The primary patients served on the Med/Surg unit are adults and geriatric patients. The CNA must be knowledgeable about their special needs for mobility assistance and skin care, and have the patience and understanding to assist frail elderly patients who need maximum help with activities of daily living. Pediatric patients are occasionally admitted, so the CNA must be aware of safety and psychological issues connected with hospitalized children.
Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) certification.
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Knowledge acquired in a certified nursing assistant program.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Computer literacy.
- Good communication skills.
- Must not have incidents related to resident/patient abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Provide basic nursing care to patients.
- Help maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Assist with implementation and coordination of care based on care plans and nursing diagnoses by providing delegated aspects of care.
- Provide mobility assistance and skin care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients.
- Assist frail elderly patients who need maximum assistance with activities of daily living.
- Remain cognizant of safety and psychological issues connected with hospitalized children.
Benefits
- Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D; optional supplemental life coverage for the employee, spouse, and/or children; flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care; a 403(b) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5%; and paid time off. Availability depends on employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
