CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT PRN

Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)

The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse will provide direct patient care while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

SHIFTS Available 7AM-3PM & 11-7

Essential Functions

• Takes and records vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight.
• Performs/Assists with the personal hygiene and activities of daily living (ADL's) and documents as needed.
• Passes out nourishments and water as scheduled or as requested.
• Communicates any change in patients and/or resident condition to nurse during each shift.
• Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.
• Maintains patient and/or resident safety at all times.

Other Duties

• Follows the instructions of the nurse in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides floor orientation to new employees as needed.
• Maintains flexibility in assignment changes due to census fluctuation.
• Maintain your required certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient and/or resident care needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stairs or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.