Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA
Our Direct client in the Medical Industry is seeking for a Certified Nurse Assistant for a full-time direct hire. Must have a CNA Certification.
The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of experience as a CNA. Available shifts:
Day Shift: 7am - 3pm
Afternoon Shift: 3pm-11pm
Night Shift: 11pm-7am
Pay scale:
0-4 years: $24/hr
5-9 years: $25/hr
10+ years: $26/hr
Certified Nursing Assistant Job Duties
Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Takes and records TPR, blood pressure and reports deviations from normal to Primary or Charge Nurse.
Obtains specimens as assigned (e.g., urine, stool, sputum).
Weighs patient and records weight.
Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, dress, helps patient ambulate).
Records oral intake and urinary output.
Performs assigned treatments (e.g., changes simple dressings).
Communicates effectively with Charge Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patients’ needs and requests.
Orients patient to environment and develops rapport with patients, family and significant others.
Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, arranges storage rooms, pantries and other areas).
Prepares bedside unit for new admissions (e.g., stocks with bedpan, tissues, water, cups).
Applies principles of infection control and safety in the work environment.
Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
Certified Nursing Assistant Other Duties
Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
Participates in orientation of certified nursing assistants.
Participates in unit committees and in CQI activities as assigned.
Assists other personnel as necessary.
Certified Nursing Assistant Position Qualifications
One Year Of Experience As a Nurse's Aide Preferred.
Technical skills required for patient care.
Good oral communication skills.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
A valid CNA certification.
Heart Saver certification from American Heart Association.
Job Setting/Physical Demands
All patient care areas; contact with patients, visitors, staff.
Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
If you seek a great CNA role, then please apply now for immediate consideration!