Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

Certified Nurse AideNights 7p-7aAPPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESSScope of ResponsibilityAs a Certified Nurse Aide you will be under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. You will be responsible for providing patient care activities including: feeding, monitoring of vital signs, specimen collection, monitors and responds to patient needs and patient transportation. Other duties include acquiring necessary equipment for procedures and explain procedures to patients and families, Clean equipment, meal trays and restores rooms after patient discharge. Also provides appropriate assistance to patients with ADLs and mobility as directed by therapy staff and helps to maintain a clean and safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse or LVN in charge.Responsible to Director of Surgical UnitEducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferredTraining and ExperienceObtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider1 year current hospital or nursing home Nurse Aide experience or completion of Nurse Aide Course preferredCurrent certification through the Texas Nurse Aide RegistryHealth and Background RequirementsEmployment contingent upon successful completion of:Background CheckLab WorkImmunization RecordsPhysicalSitting – occasionallyStationary Standing – continuallyWalking – continuallyAbility to be mobile – continuallyCrouching (bend at knees) – continuallyKneeling/Crawling –occasionallyStooping (bend at waist) – continuallyTwisting (knees, waist, neck) – continuallyTurn/Pivot – continuallyClimbing – rarelyBalancing – rarelyReaching overhead – continuallyReaching extension – continuallyPushing/Pulling – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs ) continuallyLifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs ) occasionallyOther Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – continuallyOther Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – continuallyOther Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – continuallyOther Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – continuallyOther Physical Demands: Ability to drive – n/aEnvironmentRisk of electrical shock – continuallyRisk of Radiation –rarelyFumes or Airborne Particles – occasionallyChemicals – frequentlyMoving Mechanical Parts – occasionallyNoise Level – n/aWeather Conditions – n/aBloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)ContinuallyRespirator Fit Testing RequiredAnnuallyAge of Patient Populations ServedChildren 1 – 12 yearsAdolescents 13 – 18 yearsAdults 19 – 70 yearsGeriatrics 71 + yearsLicenses & CertificationsBasic Life SupportCertified Nurse AideEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.