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 variable scheduled hours and mixed shifts. The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care, including observation of patients at risk for injury, obtaining and reporting vital signs and other measurements, performing blood glucose testing and EKGs as indicated, and safely transporting patients. The role also manages equipment, documents patient information in the electronic medical record, handles specimens, follows infection-control and environmental-safety practices, and applies age-specific knowledge in patient care. Nursing Assistants maintain CPR certification and job-related competencies and may precept new Nursing Assistants according to the department orientation plan.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current CPR certification; if not currently certified, CPR/BLS is required within 30 days of hire.
- 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.
- Safely transport patients and report changes in condition or behavior.
- Retrieve and clean equipment between uses and follow equipment management protocols on the assigned unit.
- Record intake, output, height, weight, and vital signs in the electronic medical record.
- Document blood glucose results, completion of personal care, and patient activity.
- Keep the call light within the patient's reach and the bed in the low position at all times.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Collect and transport specimens according to MRMC standards.
- Use all required safety measures when transporting patients.
- 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 own actions in patient care delivery.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development stages and demonstrate age-appropriate communication and support.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed by a member of the Recruitment Team during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
