Cna Jobs in Milwaukee, NC

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association; must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI); must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient-care process.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience.
• Telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Provide constant patient observation when needed, notify nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain safety.
• Perform functions delegated by nursing staff and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Support the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse and within the scope of skills verification.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient-care area.
• Provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Communicate patient-care needs effectively with patients, families, staff members, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Complete documentation of patient-related tasks.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.