Certified Nursing Assistant (Per Diem

Position: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (PER DIEM)
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Description

Summary & Objective

The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse will provide direct patient care while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Essential Functions

* Takes and records Vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight.

* Performs/Assists with the personal hygiene and activities of daily living (ADL's) and documents as needed.

* Passes out nourishments and water as scheduled or as requested.

* Communicates any change in patients and/or resident condition to nurse during each shift.

* Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.

* Maintains patient and/or resident safety at all times.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

* Follows the instructions of the nurse in a timely and accurate manner.

* Provides floor orientation to new employees as needed.

* Maintains flexibility in assignment changes due to census fluctuation.

* Maintain your required certifications and mandatory skill updates.

* Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

* Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient and/or resident care needs.

* Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

* May serve as an interim department leader depending on need

Requirements

* Clear and Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification to practice in the state of Florida

* Medication Administration Training (6 hours) for Assisted Living Facility (ALF) if applicable

* CPR certification

* 1 year experience preferred

* Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care

* Must be able to read, write and understand the English language