Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); PRN

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Medical-Surgical Unit provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The CNA assists patients with activities of daily living, monitors and documents patient information, and supports the healthcare team in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical conditions. Clinical experience in an acute care environment preferred.

Interpersonal skills used to effectively communicate; ability to problem solve; ability to cope when dealing with patients and physicians.

The Medical-Surgical Unit is a fast-paced environment caring for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, post-surgical recovery needs, and various treatment plans. The CNA plays a vital role in promoting patient comfort, safety, and positive outcomes through compassionate, patient-centered care.

Essential Job Functions:

• Documents vital signs, intakes, outputs, heights, weights, and dietary intake.
• Provides a safe patient care environment, which is stocked, clean and organized.
• Assesses discharge-planning needs and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Interacts with patient and families appropriate to age of patient; delivers care according to age and developmental level of patient.
• Demonstrates flexibility as patient needs change.
• Performs proficiently in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations.
• Achieves quality performance when adapting to new routines, procedures and skills.
• Uses the problem solving process to provide quality care based on the assessed need of the patient.
• Assist with HCAPHs scores and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• BLS Required

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients with appropriate assistance and equipment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules as required.

Newberry County Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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