Certified Nursing Assistant

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where your compassionate care and technical expertise will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to nursing staff by assisting with daily patient care, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity for individuals across various healthcare settings. Your energy and attention to detail will help foster a nurturing environment that promotes healing and well-being.

This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills while delivering top-quality care to diverse patient populations.
Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility, including safe manual handling practices and use of patient transfer methods like Hoyer lifts.
• Take and record vital signs accurately, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature, ensuring precise medical documentation in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Support medication administration under supervision, following strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient confidentiality and ensure safety.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition promptly to nursing staff, especially in critical care environments such as ICU or trauma centers.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by adhering to aseptic techniques during procedures like catheter care or wound management.
• Assist with medical procedures including phlebotomy or specimen collection as needed, utilizing appropriate infection control protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, demonstrating caregiver communication skills that foster trust and comfort across settings like long-term care facilities or assisted living communities.

Requirements

• Valid certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in accordance with state regulations.
• Experience working with diverse populations such as geriatric patients, individuals with developmental disabilities, or those requiring dementia or memory care.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic anatomy to support accurate patient care activities.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR/Epic/eClinicalWorks/Cerner) for documentation and patient data management.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and practice safe manual handling techniques during patient transfers or mobility assistance.
• Current CPR/BLS certification; additional certifications like medication administration or phlebotomy are a plus.
• Prior experience in acute care environments such as ICU, emergency medicine, or hospital medicine is advantageous but not mandatory.

Join us in providing exceptional patient-centered care where your dedication truly matters! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities and fostering a collaborative team environment dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery.
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person