CNA/PCT-1

ClearSky Health•Avondale, AZ

About The Position

The Certified Nurses Aide (CNA), working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides direct, non-invasive bedside care to patients. The position integrates the hospital’s values into daily practice and supports patient comfort, safety, and healing. The CNA may be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.

Requirements

Two years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
Current state CNA certification.
BLS certification.
Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.
Knowledge of Infection Prevention and proper body mechanics.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Critical-thinking skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and Infection Prevention standards and protect confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, push, and pull for prolonged periods; use gross and precise motor functions; lift or exert up to 50 pounds; and operate equipment and a computer keyboard with sufficient manual dexterity.
Visual acuity for patient assessment and care documentation, acute hearing for patient assessment, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including bathing, toileting, feeding, and grooming.
Perform and document vital signs; measure and record intake and output and weights; and collect specimens.
Transfer patients using proper body mechanics and safe patient-handling techniques.
Report observed changes in a patient’s condition or behavior to appropriate nursing personnel.
Prepare the unit, patient rooms, and beds for admissions; keep rooms and beds clean, neat, safe, and comfortable; and remove or position supplies, equipment, and furnishings to maintain an organized area.
Adhere to patient-rounding expectations and standards.
Help maintain a physical, social, and psychological environment that supports patient comfort and healing.
Respond promptly and appropriately to patient and family calls and requests.
Designate applicable charges to individual patients using the hospital’s established system.
Promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; assess safety risks and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule.
Complete required training and perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.