CNA - Medical Observation - Full Time - Days

Jupiter Medical Center • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the nursing team who contributes to patients’ comfort and well-being by performing specifically assigned tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role requires maintaining required professional licensure and certifications, completing annual mandatory education and health requirements, and participating in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.

The work can be physically demanding and may involve prolonged periods of stooping, sitting, standing, and walking, as well as frequently assisting with lifting patients and heavy equipment. The CNA must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant licensure in the state of Florida.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to push and pull up to 40 pounds and carry and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and independently, make sound decisions, and be detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
• Meet annual education, in-service, health, and TB/PPD surveillance requirements; maintain required professional licenses and certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specifically assigned tasks to contribute to patients’ comfort and well-being under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service, and health requirements, including attendance at new employee orientation.
• Participate in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintain required professional licensing and certifications.
• Frequently assist with lifting patients and heavy equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED