CNA Medical Nights

Scope of Responsibility As a Certified Nurse Aide you will be under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. You will be responsible for providing patient care activities including: feeding, monitoring of vital signs, specimen collection, monitors and responds to patient needs and patient transportation. Other duties include acquiring necessary equipment for procedures and explain procedures to patients and families, clean equipment, meal trays and restores rooms after patient discharge. Also provides appropriate assistance to patients with ADLs and mobility. Responsible to Director of Medical/Telemetry Unit Education High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Training and Experience Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider 1 year current hospital or nursing home Nurse Aide experience or completion of Nurse Aide Course preferred Current certification through the Texas Nurse Aide Registry Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Immunization Records Physical Sitting – occasionally Stationary Standing – frequently Walking – frequently Ability to be mobile – continually Crouching (bend at knees) –occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) –occasionally Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – frequently Turn/Pivot –occasionally Reaching overhead –frequently Reaching extension –continually Pushing/Pulling – Frequently Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs) - Frequently Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – continually Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) –continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors –continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – n/a Risk of electrical shock – continually Risk of Radiation –n/a Fumes or Airborne Particles – rarely Chemicals –occasionally Moving Mechanical Parts –rarely Weather Conditions – n/a Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks) Continually Respirator Fit Testing Required Annually Age of Patient Population Served: Children 1-12 years Adolescents 13-18 years Geriatrics 70+ Adulsts 19-70 years Qualifications Preferred High School or better. Licenses & Certifications Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Aide Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guadalupe Regional Medical Center