Full-time CNA (Night Shift)

Lexington Regional Health Center•Lexington, NE

10d

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides general patient care, including activities of daily living, vital-sign monitoring as ordered by a provider, and other duties delegated by licensed nursing staff. The role works with nurses and the multidisciplinary team to support patient-centered, holistic care; communicates patient needs and assigned duties within the scope of practice; and provides accurate bedside shift reports to support continuity of care. The Nursing Assistant maintains timely, accurate medical-record documentation; keeps patient-care areas stocked; supports patient and staff safety; participates in shared governance; and ensures patient-care areas and infection-control practices meet applicable standards. Duties also include collecting, storing, and labeling biological specimens and safely handling and disposing of biohazardous waste. Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required, along with other duties as assigned. The position involves frequent patient-care activity, transfers and movement of patients and equipment, and potential exposure to body substances, chemicals, and other patient-care hazards. Appropriate safety precautions must be used.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and use basic computer and office equipment skills, typically acquired through completion of 10th grade in high school or turning 16 years old.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding protected and sensitive information.
Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
Ability to respond immediately to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Successful completion of required knowledge and training in standard precautions and transmission protocols, including when to apply them.
Ability to perform patient-care activities involving frequent transfers and lifting up to 35 pounds to assist with transfers; additional assistance or lifting equipment may be needed for heavier transfers.

Responsibilities

Provide general patient care, including activities of daily living, vital-sign monitoring as ordered by a provider, and duties delegated by licensed nursing staff.
Communicate with nurses about patient needs and assigned duties within the position's scope of practice.
Document care information concisely, accurately, completely, and promptly in the appropriate medical-record format and forms.
Ensure patient-care areas are adequately stocked with supplies.
Promote patient and staff safety using patient-safety tools, including TeamSTEPPS and Just Culture.
Provide accurate and detailed bedside shift reports to oncoming staff.
Participate in shared governance committee activities.
Communicate with the multidisciplinary team to support patient-centered holistic care.
Safely handle and dispose of biohazardous waste.
Collect, store, and label biological specimens properly.
Ensure the patient-care environment meets appropriate governing-body standards.
Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection-control guidelines.
Attend regularly at the assigned work location.
Perform other duties as assigned.