Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) MedSurg Full-time Days

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is classified as an auxiliary worker in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act and Standards Rules and Regulations for the Practice of Nursing. These are non-licensed workers who may perform basic nursing services for patients as delegated by and under the direct supervision of the professional nurse. The activities contributing to the delivery of nursing care is limited to providing personal hygiene, comfort, safety, and protection. Non-nursing support functions are also included in role expectations.

Essential Functions

• The CNA must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her department.
• The individual must acquire and/or demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• He/she must be able to provide care with consideration of developmental status.
• Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others
• respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.

Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications

• Current CNA certification listed on the State Nurse Aide Registry
• Current BLS on first day or to be assigned by the Learning Center