CNA FT

About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a crucial role in the Wound Care Center, supporting both patients and healthcare providers. The CNA coordinates patient care, assists with examinations, and performs various clinical and non-clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care before, during, and after visits/examinations
• Assists patients with mobility, transfers, positioning, and applying orthoses/prostheses
• Dresses wounds as directed by the RN
• Absorbs responsibilities in the vein clinic after completing Healogics Vein Clinic training
• Participates in the intake/discharge process, collecting and reporting vital signs, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
• Takes wound photographs and measurements, tracks treatment responses, and documents care provided
• Reports unusual observations or changes in patient condition
• Collects specimens as requested
• Completes unit tasks such as cleaning exam areas, sterilizing instruments, and other duties as assigned
• Performs HBO therapy duties as needed, following Healogics Hyperbaric training

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Six (6) or more months of experience in an acute hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing unit

Qualifications

• Competency in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal, listening, oral, and written communication skills
• Customer service skills and follow-up abilities
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Teamwork and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Skills

• Physical demands: Stationary position for extended periods, viewing computer screens, keying frequently, moving items up to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching/grasping/touching with hands, writing
• Work environment: Normal office and patient care environments
• Hazards: Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable/explosive gases

Benefits

Healogics offers competitive compensation, with an hourly rate generally ranging between $15.33-$19.13 per hour, depending on qualifications and operational needs.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $15.33-$19.13 per hour.

Schedule

Hours may vary based on departmental needs.