Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential nursing care to patients on the Medical/Surgical unit under the supervision of professional nursing staff. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring patient status, and supporting the healthcare team in delivering quality care within a structured acute care environment. Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with routine activities of daily living including hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and positioning.
• Perform range of motion exercises and provide skin care.
• Collect patient data and specimens such as urine, stool, and sputum.
• Obtain and record vital signs including pulse oximetry and pain assessments.
• Communicate patient status and report changes to licensed nursing staff.
• Perform designated patient care procedures such as incentive spirometry, suctioning, blood sugar finger sticks, and EKGs.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic tests and assist with admissions and discharges.
• Maintain and clean equipment and supplies.
• Assist nurse in emergency situations and provide post mortem care as needed.
• Perform clerical duties including answering unit phones and documenting patient care appropriately.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR certification at hire.
• Ability to work under supervision in an acute care setting.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience in Medical/Surgical or acute care environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and data entry.

Special Considerations:

• Work is performed in an acute care hospital setting on the Medical/Surgical unit.
• Must be able to work within established healthcare policies and procedures.
• Will not accept in-state travelers unless they exceed a 250-mile radius.

Scheduling:

• Shifts are assigned based on unit needs; typically includes day, evening, or night shifts.
• Work schedule is structured and may require flexibility to cover patient care demands.