CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT | LONG TERM CARE 6-3 | FULL-TIME EVENINGS (21554)

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care with knowledge of patient growth and development, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Take and record TPR, blood pressure, and report deviations from normal to Primary or Charge Nurse.
• Obtain specimens as assigned (e.g., urine, stool, sputum).
• Weigh patients and record weight.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including skin care (e.g., bathing, dressing, helping patient ambulate).
• Record oral intake and urinary output.
• Perform assigned treatments (e.g., change simple dressings).
• Communicate effectively with Charge Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patients’ needs and requests.
• Orient patients to environment and develop rapport with patients, family, and significant others.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient and non-patient units (e.g., wipe tables, arrange storage rooms, pantries).
• Prepare bedside unit for new admissions (e.g., stock with bedpan, tissues, water, cups).
• Apply principles of infection control and safety in the work environment.
• Report significant unit problems to Charge Nurse.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assess gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary updates.
• Demonstrate customer service through respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness.
• Provide timely, professional, caring, and respectful responses in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Understand and adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiarize with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Effectively utilize the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participate in orientation of certified nursing assistants.
• Participate in unit committees and in CQI activities as assigned.
• Assist other personnel as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a Nurse’s Aide preferred.
• Technical skills required for patient care.
• Good oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English to the extent required by the position.
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course.
• Heart Saver – American Heart Association certification required.

Job Setting / Physical Demands

• All patient care areas; contact with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
• Lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
• Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown, and particulate respirator.

Pay

Base pay range: $26.00 - $28.75 per hour. Differentials: $1.15 for evening/night shifts and weekends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy: ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays.
• Robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to support ongoing development.