CNA - Progressive Care Unit Full Time Day

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant is a member of the nursing team who contributes to the comfort and well being of the patients by performing specifically assigned tasks and works under the direction of the Registered Nurse. This role is full-time with day shifts. Jupiter Medical Center is a leading healthcare destination in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, recognized for safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. It is the only hospital in its region to receive a 4-star rating from CMS.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Current Certified Nursing Assistant licensure in the state of Florida
American Heart Association BLS, for Heath Care Provider
2 years or more acute care experience
Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

Responsibilities

Contributes to the comfort and well-being of patients by performing specifically assigned tasks.
Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Establishes relationships and builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances to collaborate effectively within the department and organization.
Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments.
Works well with others, builds consensus, and ensures cooperation to complete tasks and positive work flow.
Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations.
Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments.
Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.
Supports people in their efforts to try new things.
Thinks creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes.
Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.
Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner.
Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.
Treats all people with dignity and respect.
Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics.
Challenges bias and intolerance.
Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication.
Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.