Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)| All Shifts | MO & IL Certification Required

Bethesda Health Group • St. Louis, MO

77d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient-care support under the direction of the Charge Nurse, including assistance with hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety. Follows departmental guidelines, documents care in resident records according to skill level, and follows established standards. Supports admissions by completing personal belonging records, obtaining and documenting height, weight, and vital signs, orienting new residents, and ensuring residents receive an armband and labeled admission kit. Responds promptly to call lights and resident needs, completes assigned rounds, and repositions residents on the required schedule. Reports vital signs, weights, intake, and output to the Charge Nurse accurately and promptly. Applies prescribed slings, splints, braces, positioning devices, and specialty-care items, and performs procedures and treatments as instructed. Maintains unit supplies and equipment, reports additional needs, and enters charge items according to procedure. Attends continuing education and in-services, accepts reassignments to other areas, takes on increased responsibilities, and keeps the Charge Nurse informed of matters requiring follow-up. Maintains effective working relationships and discretion with confidential information. Gives shift-end reports and completes walking rounds with the oncoming or leaving shift. May perform other appropriate duties. This float-pool role requires commuting to and working at all Bethesda communities in Missouri and Illinois.

Requirements

• Certified Nurse Assistant certification in both Missouri and Illinois is required.
• Two years of experience is required.
• Long-term care and rehabilitation experience are required.
• Must be willing to commute to and work at all Bethesda communities.
• Excellent verbal communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to manage time and organize a daily schedule to meet productivity standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to lift heavy objects using proper techniques and assistance as necessary.
• Ability to transfer and move patients weighing over 200 pounds, including patients with varying ability to assist, using proper techniques and assistance as necessary.
• Ability to push and pull equipment weighing more than 40 pounds using proper techniques and assistance as necessary.
• Manual dexterity, coordination, and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment.
• Ability to complete necessary documentation physically in writing or by using a tape recorder.
• Visual acuity and ability to distinguish color.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma (preferred, but not required).
• Three years of experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-care support related to hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Document care appropriately in patient records according to skill level and established standards.
• On admission, complete the personal belonging sheet, obtain and record height, weight, and vital signs, orient the resident, and ensure the resident receives an armband and labeled admission kit.
• Respond promptly to call lights and resident needs, and complete assigned rounds throughout the shift.
• Turn and reposition residents every two hours and seated residents every hour.
• Accurately take vital signs and weights and promptly report them to the Charge Nurse.
• Apply slings, splints, braces, positioning devices, and specialty-care items according to physician or therapy orders.
• Measure intake and output on I&O sheets and relay information to the Charge Nurse at shift change.
• Perform procedures and treatments as instructed by the Charge Nurse, such as Sitz baths, moist packs, and isolation techniques.
• Maintain unit supplies and equipment and alert the Charge Nurse or purchasing clerk when additional items are needed.
• Enter charge items according to departmental procedure.
• Attend continuing education classes and in-services, accept reassignments, take on increased responsibilities, and keep the Charge Nurse informed of information requiring follow-up.
• Maintain effective working relationships with team members, the Charge Nurse, and department managers, and handle confidential information discreetly.
• Give a report to the Charge Nurse at the end of each shift and complete walking rounds with the oncoming or leaving shift.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Daily pay
• Bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities
• Holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available to regular-status full-time and part-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed