Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Surg

About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with patient activities of daily living, preparing patients for procedures, and maintaining patient privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient admissions, including weighing, dressing, and orientation.
• Prepares patients for various procedures, as directed by the RN.
• Auxiliary care tasks such as bathing, routine checks, assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, and performing Accu-checks.
• Completes required documentation of vital signs, treatments, and procedures in a thorough and timely manner.
• Assists with patient transfers and ambulation.
• Assists with patient discharge, including packing belongings and stripping rooms for cleaning.
• Cleans and stores equipment, changes linens, and maintains and stocks work areas.
• Answers the phone and responds to nurse call systems.
• Communicates patient issues and changes in condition, including abnormal vital signs and Accu-checks, to the nurse in a timely manner.
• Attends department meetings.
• Trains, educates, supervises, and provides feedback regarding students from outside entities or organizations with whom GRMC has an established Affiliation Agreement.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Active New Mexico CNA certification.
• AHA-BLS certification.
• Experience working in a patient care setting, preferred.