CNA Surgical Nights
About The Position
As a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), you will work under the direct supervision of licensed personnel to provide essential patient care. Your responsibilities will include feeding patients, monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, responding to patient needs, and transporting patients. You will also be responsible for acquiring necessary equipment for procedures, explaining procedures to patients and families, cleaning equipment and meal trays, and restoring rooms after patient discharge. Additionally, you will assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and mobility as directed by therapy staff, and help maintain a clean and safe environment under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or LVN in charge. This role reports directly to the Director of the Surgical Unit.
Requirements
- Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider.
- Current certification through the Texas Nurse Aide Registry.
- 1 year current hospital or nursing home Nurse Aide experience or completion of Nurse Aide Course preferred.
- Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Background Check, Lab Work, Immunization Records.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care activities including feeding, monitoring of vital signs, specimen collection, monitors and responds to patient needs and patient transportation.
- Acquire necessary equipment for procedures.
- Explain procedures to patients and families.
- Clean equipment, meal trays and restores rooms after patient discharge.
- Provide appropriate assistance to patients with ADLs and mobility as directed by therapy staff.
- Help to maintain a clean and safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse or LVN in charge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
