CNA-Certified Nurse Aide

Description

• Job Title: CNA-Certified Nurse Aide
• Location: Cherry County Hospital
• Position: PRN

• Join Our Team as a (CNA) Certified Nurse Aide!
• Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and dynamic environment?
• Cherry County Hospital and Clinic invites you to become a part of our dedicated team, where you'll assist professional nursing staff and
• meet the day-to-day needs of our patients. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and
• the chance to work with a collaborative team that values excellence in patient care.

• Key Responsibilities:
• - Provide patient care including baths, back rubs, bed making, vitals, passing trays, feeding patients, enemas, and specimen collection.
• - Assist with admissions, transfers, dismissals, ICU, and terminal patients.
• - Perform housekeeping tasks to keep patient rooms, utility rooms, and nourishment centers clean.
• - Respond to patient lights, provide necessary assistance, and notify nurses as needed.
• - Answer the telephone and greet the public promptly and tactfully.
• - Understand and use the intercom system effectively.
• - Participate in at least 50% of pertinent workshops annually.
• - Assist in evaluating the work performance of staff members.
• - Aid in the training of new personnel.
• - Attend staff meetings as required.
• - Cooperate and work well with staff, the public, and physicians.
• - Perform clerical functions such as recording vitals and diet.
• - Maintain confidentiality of patients' medical, personal, and financial records.
• - Adhere to Corporate Compliance policies and procedures.
• - Comply with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies.
• - Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Skills and Abilities Required:
• - Knowledge of good body mechanics and hospital procedures.
• - Ability to maintain complete confidentiality regarding patient care services.
• - Competence in assembling, disassembling, and operating equipment.
• - Ability to follow directions and report general observations.
• - Ability to exercise some independent judgment.
• - Preference for working with the public and other staff.
• - Willingness to accept change and perform a variety of tasks, including some that may be unpleasant.
• - Knowledge of state and federal confidentiality laws, including HIPAA.

• Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• - The work is physically and emotionally demanding, involving lifting and positioning patients.
• - Requires working in close proximity with others in a clean, favorable environment.
• - Regular working hours with the possibility of overtime.
• - Dexterity needed to operate equipment, telephone, intercom system, and other tasks as required.
• - Must be agile and able to move carefully around patients and equipment.
• - Job involves potential exposure to hazardous materials such as contaminated body fluids.
• - Repetitive use of hands, arms, and eyes, which could result in strain.
• - Must possess knowledge and insight to comply with universal precautions and hospital policies.

Join Cherry County Hospital and Clinic and be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Cherry County Hospital and Clinic is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications:

- Completion of a minimum of one year of high school.

- Minimum age requirement of 16 years.

- Certification as a CNA.