CNA - Emergency Department Nights

Summary: Provide essential patient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting during night shifts. Assist with patient admissions, orientation, and support nursing care plans by performing delegated tasks. Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with direct care needs or communicate those needs to appropriate staff.
• Support nursing staff by carrying out assigned patient care tasks.
• Maintain patient safety through proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Manage supply rooms and ensure availability of patient care items.
• Participate in cost containment and accurate patient service charging.
• Engage in educational and performance improvement activities.
• Perform waived testing and maintain required skills per unit competency.
• Demonstrate commitment to customer satisfaction and efficient patient throughput.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required. Nursing Assistant certification and current registration with the state nursing assistant registry required.

Experience: No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication and guest relations skills. Ability to read and write English. Flexibility in work tasks and schedules. Basic computer skills. Understanding of age-specific patient care considerations. Ability to learn new skills quickly.

Physical Requirements: Ability to work variable shifts including nights. Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and patient turning. Visual and auditory acuity to observe patient conditions. Exposure to blood and body fluids with appropriate precautions.

Licenses and Certifications: Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association and Nursing Assistant certification required.

This position serves a diverse regional population in the Southeastern United States, providing compassionate and patient-centered care in a supportive team environment.