CNA Med Surg

About the role

The Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT/CNA) provides appropriate safe basic care to patients which includes taking vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, specimen collection, and observation of patients for physical/emotional changes. Other duties include recording pertinent information in patient charts, communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care, and may function in a role providing constant supervision to patients as needed. Duties may vary according to department expectations and needs.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs
• Assist patients with activities of daily living
• Collect specimens
• Observe patients for physical/emotional changes
• Record pertinent information in patient charts
• Communicate with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care
• Provide constant supervision to patients as needed

Qualifications

• Required: CNA certification; CPR American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED; 6 months experience in a clinical healthcare environment; 6 months experience supporting physical, emotional and psycho‑social needs of patients

Pay

Expected pay for this position is $18.98 - $22.34/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.