Certified Nurse Assistant

Overview

The Certified Nursing Assistant is a non-professional who, under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in providing direct patient care by performing non-professional nursing duties. He/She may handle human blood and other potentially infectious and/or hazardous materials, which may result in a possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or harmful elements. The position may care for patients in the following group: adult and geriatric.

The Certified Nursing Assistant position is accountable to the Clinical Director.

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification required.
• Current BLS required (within 30 days of employment).
• CPI training required (within 90 days of employment).
• One year experience in an acute care facility with geriatric experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology.
• Has full command (verbal and written) of the English language.
• Possesses the physical abilities, including heavy lifting, and perceptive acuity, (e.g., visual, hearing) to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage is provided for all full time and part time employees*
• Medical is 100% employer paid including dependents
• Basic Life and AD&D
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous PTO plan*
• Pet Insurance Discount Program*
• Employee Discount Program*

* per diem staff ineligible