Certified Nursing Assistant, Outpatient Surgery - PRN

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides patient care as assigned and per routine as defined by educational scope, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.

Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner. Documents care provided according to standards.

Maintains a clean work and patient environment and supplies, including scanning, stocking, ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.

Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs and participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.

Trains/precepts new partners in collaboration with unit educator, performs Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) with lab personnel, reviews bladder scanning procedures and completes bladder scanner training, attaches patient to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitor, and manages and reports collection devices such as colostomy, ileostomy, and other fecal management systems.

Cares for and measures indwelling catheters and nasogastric tubes to suction, handles surgical drains under direction of supervising RN, competently completes vital signs (manual blood pressure measurement) and reports abnormal values, and discontinues invasive devices under supervision (indwelling Foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, peripherally inserted intravenous catheters, and similar devices).

Completion of a CNA program.

Current CNA certificate in applicable state.

Approved CPR or BLS certification required 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 and gait belts.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Consistently at work and on time, ready to accept assignment.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

$17.57 - $25.48

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on‑demand pay, and access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).