CNA MS/TCU, Full-time Nights

Harrison County Hospital•Corydon, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Harrison County Hospital is seeking to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Med/Surg and TCU Department. This is a full-time position working nights, 36 hours per week. Under the supervision of the Department of Nursing, this position performs receptionist and secretarial duties on the patient care unit. It serves as the focal communication source in the nursing station through interaction with patients, visitors, staff, other departments, and physicians. The role also assists staff nurses in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the hospital. This employee demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to adequately assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to provide age-specific needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED, or equivalent
Valid CNA License in the State of Indiana
CPR certification
Customer Skills
Basic Computer Skills
Demonstration of basic knowledge of patient care and basic ADLs
Required use of Electronic Medical Record System (Cerner)
Patient Confidentiality
Teamwork

Responsibilities

Performs receptionist and secretarial duties on the patient care unit.
Serves as the focal communication source in the nursing station through interaction with patients, visitors, staff, other departments and physicians.
Assists the staff nurses in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the hospital.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, to adequately assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to provide age-specific needs.