CNA Surg Acute
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: The Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT/CNA) provides appropriate safe basic care to patients which includes taking vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, specimen collection, and observation of patients for physical/emotional changes. Other duties include recording pertinent information in patient charts, communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care, and may function in a role providing constant supervision to patients as needed. Duties may vary according to department expectations and needs.
Requirements
- High School/GED
- American Heart Associate BLS for healthcare provider CPR
- Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Work, OR; EMT-B, License in the State of Illinois
Nice To Haves
- 6 or more months experience in a clinical healthcare environment
- Able to communicate effectively in person; by telephone; and computer messaging
- 6 or more months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients
Responsibilities
- taking vital signs
- assisting patients with activities of daily living
- specimen collection
- observation of patients for physical/emotional changes
- recording pertinent information in patient charts
- communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care
- providing constant supervision to patients as needed
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
