Internal Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Business Unit: Med Surg

Reports To: Unit Manager

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Shift: Part time, Nights (6:00pm – 6:00am)

Job Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides for patient's personal hygiene and daily living. This may include providing and clearing bedpans and urinals, providing baths, backrubs, shampoos and shaves, and assisting patients with showers. Assists with meals and feeds patients. Ambulates, turns and positions patients. Provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Administers enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths, and applies restraints.
• Performs I&Os; checks vital signs and weight; performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees. Maintains good working relations with nursing unit staff and other hospital employees through appropriate communication.
• Instills confidence in patients by maintaining a neat appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner. Reports observations of patients to the nurse caring for the patient to ensure professional assessment.
• With specialized training and written approval, may perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned area.
• Performs other duties as assigned (LEAVE ON FOR NON-EXEMPT JOBS ONLY)

Physical Setting:

• Acute care

Benefits:

• 401(a)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Updated pay scales based on competitive market rates

Supplemental Pay:

• Sign-on bonus after 90 days

Education Experience: Technical School

Years of Related Experience: < 1 Year

License/Certificate Required: Yes

Driver's License Required: Yes

Travel Requirements: None

Age Requirement: 18+

Job Requirements:

• Successful completion of nursing assistant course or the equivalent
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers; transports patients and equipment as appropriate
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times
• Ability to work with integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks

Preferred Skills:

• Previous hospital experience with acceptable references preferred