Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care, assist with daily living activities, and ensure a safe and clean environment for our residents. Responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, and supporting nursing staff with various tasks.

Schedule:

3x12 hour shifts 7:00 AM-7:30 PM Rotating weekends and holidays

Performs receptionist duties including directing visitors and patients' family members; answering incoming phone calls and questions from visitors; directs physicians and other hospital personnel with locating patients or providers; utilizes strong customer services skills.

Performs administrative duties as directed:

• Responsible for scanning the patient chart as directed by Health Information Management.
• Approves open and closed electronic medical record documents.
• Assists in coordination of ancillary departments for patient care.
• Assists with incoming and outgoing mail.
• Responsible/coordinates for maintenance and repairs of Nurse's Station equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc).
• Orders office supplies under direction of the Director.
• Responsible for ordering galley supplies, maintaining orderliness, and recording daily temperature for refrigerator/freezer. Maintains a working relationship with BTNRH Dietary Specialist.
• In collaboration with nursing staff, assists with chart preparation. Assures patient rooms are setup for admissions the following day.
• Ensures supply carts and procedure cart in patient rooms are stocked. Will contact Director(s), Laboratory, and/or operating room to request additional supplies, as necessary.
• Contacts physician office to obtain any required document for the patient.
• Performs point of care testing.
• Performs EKG's as indicated.
• Maintains charge capture especially for billable supplies.
• Utilizes CNA skills to assist RN's in rooming patients. Assists with obtaining vital signs and reviewing the Patient Handbook with the parents.
• Helps coordinate patient transfers, including preparing transport carts.
• Assists nursing staff as needed in performing routine patient care (feeding, bathing, ambulation, and making beds).
• Organizes nursing station as needed.
• Follows hospital policy and procedures and assists in unit responsibilities for readiness for Joint Commission visits.
• Maintains downtime forms.
• Works collaboratively with the Patient Access Department to register patients admitted to the unit or transferring from the unit, and/or assisting with patient discharge follow-up clinic appointments, as needed.
• Maintains admission/discharge logbook and census documentation where indicated.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in dealing with PHI and other sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team.
• Embodies the patient-centered, family friendly work environment culture at BTNRH.
• Ability to apply strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively use a computer, office equipment (copier, scanner) and other equipment required to complete daily tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in high-stress, high volume environments.

• Minimum 16 years of age required.
• CNA certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience utilizing multiple computer systems (e.g. Microsoft, Electronic Health Record) required.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year of CNA experience…