Certified Nurse Aide CNA

Job Description

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Medical/Surgical Unit

Job Type: Full-Time | Varied

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus available to qualified applicants

Shift: 6:45am-3:15

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Bell is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a CNA joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Join a supportive Med/Surg team in a Critical Access Hospital where nurses enjoy a broad scope of practice, meaningful patient relationships, and strong collaboration with providers and colleagues. With a close-knit culture, manageable environment, and commitment to work-life balance, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on your community while maintaining a healthy balance between your career and personal life.

How you'll contribute

A CNA who excels in this role:

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Documents care in the medical record.
• Contributes to and assists in maintaining a pleasant patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Use and disclose only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
• When performing sitter duties: positions self in the patient room to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless relieved by another designated staff member or instructed to do so by the Physician or Nurse.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification is required.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Must be able to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment and respond appropriately to changing patient needs.
• One year of related healthcare experience (preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

More about UP Health System

UP Health System - Bell is a Joint Commission Accredited Critical Access Hospital providing a spectrum of health and wellness services. Established more than 100 years ago, UP Health System Bell offers Inpatient, Outpatient, Post-Acute care through its 25-bed critical access facility and many physician practices. UP Health System Bell is a verified Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services and an Accredited Sleep Medicine Center through The Joint Commission.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Bell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."