CNA Surgical Nights FT
About The Position
As a Certified Nurse Aide, you will be under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. You will be responsible for providing patient care activities including: feeding, monitoring of vital signs, specimen collection, monitors and responds to patient needs and patient transportation. Other duties include acquiring necessary equipment for procedures and explaining procedures to patients and families, cleaning equipment, meal trays and restoring rooms after patient discharge. Also provides appropriate assistance to patients with ADLs and mobility as directed by therapy staff and helps to maintain a clean and safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse or LVN in charge. Responsible to Director of Surgical Unit.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider
- 1 year current hospital or nursing home Nurse Aide experience or completion of Nurse Aide Course preferred
- Current certification through the Texas Nurse Aide Registry
- Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Background Check, Lab Work, Immunization Records
- Ability to be mobile
- Crouching (bend at knees)
- Stooping (bend at waist)
- Twisting (knees, waist, neck)
- Turn/Pivot
- Reaching overhead
- Reaching extension
- Pushing/Pulling (Maximum weight: 35 lbs)
- Ability to talk to patient and/or staff
- Ability to hear patients and/or alarms
- Vision (near and/or far)
- Ability to distinguish colors
- Respirator Fit Testing Required Annually
Responsibilities
- Feeding patients
- Monitoring of vital signs
- Specimen collection
- Monitoring and responding to patient needs
- Patient transportation
- Acquiring necessary equipment for procedures
- Explaining procedures to patients and families
- Cleaning equipment and meal trays
- Restoring rooms after patient discharge
- Assisting patients with ADLs and mobility
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
