Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Peds Unit

OVERVIEW

As a Clinical Certified Nursing Assistant, you'll play a vital role on the front lines of patient care, providing hands‑on support that directly impacts comfort, safety, and recovery. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while working alongside a skilled clinical team in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.

Schedule: 12 hours per week

Shift: Days

• CNA Advanced is required to meet unit competency and orientation requirements as defined for CNA role, additionally demonstrating competency in:
• Oversees the new CNA and pool CNA team, serving as a mentor to new hires and a resource to all CNA staff.
• Observes and monitors CNA patient assignment, providing input to Charge Nurse regarding assignments.
• Oversees CNA orientation under the direction of the department educator, completing an orientation and competency check on new hire CNAs upon the completion of the orientation period.
• Educates all newly hired CNA staff regarding departmental procedures, safety and health issues, and other information. Coaches for improvement and educates staff for results.
• Ensures quality of services of CNA to patient and family, working with support services to ensure quality of services on the unit—e.g., admissions, activities.
• Brings concerns and/or new ideas forward to the unit manager to improve care on the unit, reporting staff behavioral concerns to management immediately.
• Provides constructive feedback and input to CNA staff during their 90‑day and annual evaluations.
• Completes documentation as appropriate for any care provided—food consumption, bowel movements, movement, and other documentation as assigned.
• Identifies and follows through with patients who have special needs or requests.
• Attends meetings for patient satisfaction—new products, processes, ideas, etc.
• Serves as liaison to nursing management and the new CNA partner.
• Assists nursing and support service leadership in identifying process improvement opportunities as directed by leadership.
• Processes patient charges and orders supplies as needed. Processes order requests in an accurate and timely manner.
• Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately and provides information or relays messages to patients and staff.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.
• Serves as a role model in Critical Moments of Service standards.
• Completes occurrence reports for any qualifying events.
• Maintains current bulletin boards, postings, notifications.
• Works as CNA as staffing requires.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Completion of a CNA program.
• CNA requirements met.
• Previous healthcare CNA experience required minimum of 1 year CNA or other healthcare experience.

• Current CNA certificate in applicable state.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers information and reports as appropriate; works well in group problem‑solving situations; remains calm when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others; consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; self‑directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly; utilizes appropriate equipment for partner/patient safety, such as lifts…