A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT BENEFITS PACKAGE
Holiday Pay:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day Medical Dental Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Identity Theft Protection Animal/Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center 401K & Plan Matching PTO Annual Incentive Bonus
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY
The Certified Nursing Assistant assists Physicians and Nurses to meet the health care needs of patients.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT SCHEDULE
Part-Time Full-Time Day Shift Evening Shift Night Shift
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High school graduate or equivalent. Certified by professional organization in the state. Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements. Acute care experience preferred.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Takes vital signs, height and weight. Assists with PPDs and EKGs. Draws blood. Measures and records intake and output. Assists with patient treatments such as dressing changes, decubitus ulcer, and tracheostomy care. Adheres to Universal Precaution procedures and established Infection Control procedures. Schedules appointments. Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills. Is proficient with CPR and recognizes need to implement. Receive re-certification training annually. Assists in cleaning, sterilizing and securing of equipment. Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
