CNA - Hospital

CNA - HospitalJoin an Emergency Department Float Pool as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a 13-week assignment working night shifts with 40 guaranteed hours per week. This role supports emergency and acute care patients by providing direct patient care, assisting nursing staff, and ensuring patient safety. The CNA will work within a fast-paced Emergency Department environment and may also serve as a safety companion for patients requiring close observation.Requirements:Current New York State CNA Certification requiredBLS Certification requiredMinimum 1 year of patient care experience requiredEmergency Room experience requiredLevel I Trauma experience preferredAbility to work 6 twelve-hour shifts every two weeks requiredEvery other weekend availability requiredSuccessful completion of pre-employment health clearance requiredStrong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills requiredResponsibilities include obtaining and documenting vital signs, assisting patients with toileting, bathing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and activities of daily living, providing direct and indirect patient care support, serving as a safety companion for patients identified as safety risks, observing and reporting changes in patient condition to nursing staff, maintaining a safe patient care environment, supporting quality improvement initiatives, communicating effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, assisting with patient transport and positioning, documenting patient care activities, supporting emergency department operations, demonstrating knowledge of age-specific patient care needs, participating in professional development activities, and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in accordance with facility policies and ethical standards.