CNA, Skilled Nursing Unit, PRN - JR106-1

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Skilled Nursing Unit
Northwest Florida Community Hospital – Chipley, FL

Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH) is seeking a compassionate and dependable PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU). This role is essential in providing high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting our nursing team in delivering exceptional service to our residents.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse. The CNA plays a vital role in maintaining patient comfort, dignity, and safety while assisting with daily care needs in a skilled nursing environment.

• PRN (as needed)
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding
• Obtain and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, weight, and intake/output)
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the nurse promptly
• Assist with patient mobility, transfers, repositioning, and use of assistive devices
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents and families
• Answer call lights promptly and respond to patient needs in a timely and professional manner
• Assist nursing staff with treatments and procedures as directed
• Accurately document care provided in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements
• Follow infection control procedures, including proper use of PPE
• Adhere to all hospital policies, safety standards, and patient privacy regulations (HIPAA)

• Current Florida CNA certification (active and in good standing)
• Current BLS certification (preferred or required upon hire)
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or hospital setting preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Compassionate, patient-focused attitude with strong attention to detail

• Ability to lift, move, or assist patients (up to 50+ lbs with assistance)
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout shift
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations

• Skilled Nursing Unit within a hospital setting
• Fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and prioritization
• Exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids; adherence to PPE required

• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives
• Flexible PRN scheduling
• Work in a respected community hospital setting

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.

Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a pre-employment drug screening and background screening. Failure to submit to either screening, falsification of any screening information, or a positive finding on a drug test will result in removal from consideration for employment for a period of one year.