CNA Med Surg PRN

Job Description: CNA-Med/Surg

CNA Job Summary:

Provides patient centered care in a relationship-based environment. Works in communication and collaboration with professional nurses.

CNA Shift Availability:

• PRN (as needed)

CNA Essential Accountabilities:

• Obtains vital signs to ensure stability of patients.

• Distributes meals and documents patient consumption including input and output to ensure nutrition is offered and balance of fluid levels is recorded.

• Administers and provides appropriate personal hygiene including bathing, dressing, and grooming to establish a clean, living environment and encourage self-esteem.

• Establishes a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment to promote patient healing.

• Responds quickly to call lights to determine necessary action and recruits help if needed to deliver prompt care for patient comfort and to address patient needs.

• Communicates with the nursing staff to develop positive interactions and a pleasant coordination of care.

CNA Organization Accountabilities
:

• Completion of Health Stream’s education by designated due date.

• Attends required staff/department/organization’s meetings.

• Demonstrates strong, clear communication skills.

• Upholds the C.A.R.E. Values of McPherson Center for Health

• Always exhibits professionalism.

• Maintains confidentiality as required by HIPPA regulations.

• Participates in the professional development of self and team members.

CNA Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) may include specialized or vocational courses.

• Formal training for certified nurse aide course

Licensure/Certification s:

• CNA License

• BLS within 6 months of hiring

Skills:

• Communication skills

• Organizational and time management skills

• Customer service skills

• Computer skills related to Microsoft Word and Outlook

• Ability to work closely with physicians, nurses, patients, and families

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.