Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Position Available In Brevard, Florida

Job Description:

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Bonus Available Department:

Medical Surgical Schedule/Status:

Varies;

Full Time Standard Hours/Week:

36

General Description:

Under the supervision of the RN/LPN, the C.N.A. serves as partnerin the care of patients for the purpose of fulfilling our sharedmission “Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time “. The C.N.Acare partner is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsiblefor performing multiple duties that require providing safe,quality, healing patient care. The position responds to patientrequests and performs other nurse directed functions with clinicalexcellence, care and compassion; demonstrates competency in allprocedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages ofthe patients served.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides patients’ personal hygiene by assisting with bedpans,urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos and shaves; assisting withtravel to the bathroom or bedside commode; helping with showers andbaths; changes linen and patient gowns. Provides for activities of daily living by assisting withserving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning,and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishmentbetween meals; emptying trash. As directed by the RN, duties include, but are not limited to: Checking vital signs and daily weight Recording intake and output Apply skin barrier medicated creams Blood Glucose Testing Foley Removal Discontinuation of a Saline Lock Ice packs, heat treatments, etc. Observes and reports to primary nurse any symptoms or changesin patient condition. Accurately and timely documents patient care tasks into theelectronic medical record. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process ofpatients. Assists in maintaining clean and tidy patient areas, equipmentand work areas. Communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, familiesand other care team members. Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering toprofessional standards, hospital policy and procedures, federal,state and local requirements including the Joint Commissionstandards. Updates job knowledge by participating in educationalopportunities; reading professional publications; maintaininglicensure and participating in quality mon. Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations aspertains to the work area. Performs similar or related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Formal Education:

High School Diploma/GED required.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 1 year to

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

Current State of Florida Nursing Assistant CertificateRequired Current AHA BLS certification required.

Full Time Benefits:

Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits,including:

• Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other ApplicableBenefits Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcareprofessionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling ourmission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time.

Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice . This means a we have ahealing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be theirvery best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people inthe right role with the right resources. We provide a clear andstrategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of thecommunities we serve.