CNA
CommonSpirit Health•Council Bluffs, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Successful Completion of the 75-hour state-approved Nursing Assistant course
- Active Nurse Aide (CNA) license in good standing in Nebraska
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
Responsibilities
- Receive patient reports from outgoing CNA; conduct hourly rounds, checking vitals, maintaining whiteboard info, and assisting with care.
- Assist with patient ambulation (e.g., to recliners, bathroom, or down halls) and safely transport discharged patients to vehicles.
- Assist patients with hygiene needs, including full or assisted bed baths, or providing supplies for ambulatory patients.
- Assist bedside nurses with procedures (e.g., tube insertions) and wound care/dressing changes, including patient positioning, supply management, and cleanup.
- Change bed linens, check patient weights, perform other assigned tasks, and document all care in the patient's record.
- Contribute to health status assessment.
- Contribute to the care plan via observation, data collection, and communication.
- Provide basic patient care as delegated.
- Contribute to evaluation through observation of responses and communication of findings.
Benefits
- Up to a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
