CNA FT Nights

ScionHealth•Houston, TX

About The Position

The CNA assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in an assigned area. The role supports patients with activities of daily living, personal care, and emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel. The position is at Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Acute Rehabilitation Unit, which provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs through long-term acute care and acute rehabilitation services.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification.
BLS Certification.
At least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Good and regular attendance.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).

Responsibilities

Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed of unit activities, needs, and patient-care problems.
Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, use of special equipment, assistance with toileting, ambulation, pre-operative and post-operative care, application of binders or anti-embolic stockings, bathing and personal care, changing linens, and maintaining the patient’s immediate environment.
Accurately take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output; document in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers and ensure necessary equipment is available.
Maintain a clean, comfortable, and attractive patient environment, including appropriate ventilation and lighting.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
Answer patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and respond appropriately.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, perform routine treatment procedures such as enemas and application of heat or cold appliances.
Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under the direction of an RN.
Ensure patients are in proper position and alignment.
Assist the Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
Serve and remove patient meal trays promptly and assist with feeding or meal preparation tasks such as opening containers and cutting food.
Perform other related duties as assigned.