CNA - Med Unit - PRN 7A-7P
About The Position
The CNA assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic care within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice. The role supports patients’ psychosocial and physical needs and helps maintain a safe, clean environment under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse. Care includes bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting and incontinence care; measuring and recording vital signs and fluid intake and output; monitoring behavior and physical changes; and helping patients turn, reposition, transfer and walk. The CNA also makes beds, changes linens, responds to call lights, prepares rooms for admissions, and assists with transfers and discharges. The role documents care in electronic health records, reports changes to nurses, explains care to patients and families, and handles equipment safely and correctly. The position requires respectful, confidential patient care; flexibility, organization and the ability to work under stress; and compliance with organizational policies and ethical business practices. Other related duties within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Current BLS Healthcare certification.
- Ability to assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and feeding.
- Ability to measure and record vital signs.
- Ability to safely transfer patients, reposition bedridden patients and assist with range-of-motion exercises.
- Ability to follow infection-control and safety protocols, including handwashing, sanitation and PPE use.
- Ability to update electronic health records and track patient behavior and conditions.
- Ability to stand, bend and lift for extended periods.
- Effective communication with patients, families and healthcare staff.
- Compassion and empathy in providing emotional support to patients and families.
- Attention to detail in monitoring changes in patient conditions.
- Time-management skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift, push, pull and transfer patients safely using proper body mechanics.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, twist and reach above the shoulder and below the waist.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and maneuver around equipment.
- Ability to hear call lights, see patients’ skin conditions and communicate clearly.
- Ability to work amid potential exposure to communicable and airborne diseases, blood-borne pathogens, body fluids, hazardous materials and waste, and occasional unpleasant conditions such as odors, dirt, grease or oil, noise and temperature fluctuations.
- Ability to function under workload pressure and stress.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a CNA class is desired.
- Previous experience in an acute care hospital or nursing home is desired.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic nursing care within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice to meet patients’ psychosocial and physical needs.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting and incontinence care.
- Measure and record blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations and oxygen saturation; measure fluid intake and output; and monitor behavior and physical changes.
- Turn, reposition, transfer and assist patients with walking.
- Make beds, change linens, and keep patient rooms clean and safe.
- Answer call lights politely and communicate information to appropriate personnel or family members.
- Prepare rooms and supplies for patient admissions and assist with patient transfers and discharges, including gathering belongings and assisting patients and their belongings to a vehicle.
- Update electronic health records, document care, and report changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Explain care to patients and families before providing it.
- Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Safely and correctly manage and operate equipment.
- Follow infection-control practices, including handwashing, PPE use and sanitization protocols.
- Comply with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and perform other related duties within scope as assigned.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
