CNA -NURSING CARE

Overview Job Summary and Responsibilities.
Check-in with the outgoing CNA at the beginning of your shift to get a report on your patients. Conduct hourly rounds on patients, checking vitals, maintaining whiteboard information, and assisting with care as needed. Assist patients with ambulation as necessary, including reaching a recliner, walking to the bathroom, or down the hall. Assist released patients in getting safely to their vehicles outside. Assist patients with hygiene needs, which can include a full bed bath, an assisted bed bath, or retrieving towels and soap for ambulatory patients. Help the bedside nurse with tube insertions such as an NG tube, rectal tube, or catheter, and with wound checks or dressing changes. Change bed linens, check patients’ weight, and other tasks as assigned each day.

Benefits We are offering up to a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities Check-in with the outgoing CNA at the beginning of your shift to get a report on your patients.
Conduct hourly rounds on patients, checking vitals, maintaining whiteboard information, and assisting with care as needed.
Assist patients with ambulation as necessary. This may mean helping them reach a recliner in their room, walk to the bathroom, or down the hall. Assist released patients in getting safely to their vehicles outside.
Assist patients with hygiene needs. This can include a full bed bath, an assisted bed bath, or retrieving towels and soap for ambulatory patients.
Help the bedside nurse with tube insertions such as an NG tube, rectal tube, or catheter. You may be holding a cup of water, holding the patient, or providing the nurse with supplies as needed and cleaning up after.
Help the bedside nurse with any wound checks or dressing changes. This may mean holding the patient or supplies and cleaning up after.
Change bed linens, check patients’ weight, and other tasks as assigned each day.

Qualifications Must be at least 16 years of age
Successful Completion of the 75-hour state-approved Nursing Assistant course
Active Nurse Aide (CNA) license in good standing in Nebraska
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Where You’ll Work CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Neb. in 1887. Today, our hospital is a regional referral center, with more than 100 physicians and more than 1,100 team members working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home, where they can be supported by their family, friends, and community.

Pay $17.24 - $24.35 /hour

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