CNA MRMC - Float Pool - Per Diem
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The role supports patients with activities of daily living and helps maintain a safe and clean environment. This is a per diem position in the MRMC Float Pool, with scheduled hours that vary and mixed eight-hour shifts. The Nursing Assistant provides direct care and observation, measures and reports vital signs and other patient data, assists with testing and transportation, and documents care in the electronic medical record. The role also includes equipment management, specimen handling, infection control, environmental safety, maintaining job-related competencies, and precepting new nursing assistants. The position requires applying age-specific knowledge and communication to patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current CPR certification.
- Must meet at least one of the following: one year of nursing assistant experience; completion of a nursing assistant training program; current nursing assistant certification (CNA); or participation in the MRMC nursing assistant training program.
Responsibilities
- Provide constant observation for patients at risk for injury.
- Obtain and report vital signs, pulse oximetry, and non-invasive blood pressure.
- Perform blood glucose testing and EKGs as indicated.
- Transport patients safely and report changes in their condition or behavior.
- Retrieve and clean equipment between uses and follow assigned-unit equipment management protocols.
- Record intake, output, height, weight, vital signs, blood glucose results, personal care completion, and patient activity in the electronic medical record.
- Keep the call light within patient reach and the bed in its low position, and maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Collect and transport specimens according to MRMC standards.
- Wash hands before and after patient care and follow infection control guidelines for patients on precautions.
- Maintain current CPR certification and job-related competencies.
- Precept new nursing assistants according to the department orientation plan.
- Take responsibility for actions in patient care delivery.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development stages and provide age-appropriate communication and support.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
