CNA Medical Surgical Acute Care

About the role

POSITION SUMMARY: 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

• Taking vital signs
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living
• Specimen collection
• Observation of patients for physical/emotional changes
• Recording pertinent information in patient charts
• Communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care
• Providing constant supervision to patients as needed

Qualifications

Required:

• CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant
• CPR – American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months experience in a clinical healthcare environment
• Six months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho‑social needs of patients

Pay

Expected pay for this position is $18.98 - $22.34 per hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an hourly position. Shift differentials: Weekend - $1.75 per hour. Sign‑on bonus eligible: $2,000 sign‑on bonus with a 1‑year work commitment. Must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for the sign‑on bonus; candidates under 18 may still be considered for the position but are not eligible for the bonus.