CNA
Summary
Provide basic patient care including ambulation, bathing, toileting, vital signs, and recording patient information on a medical-surgical unit. Requires AHA BLS and CNA; hospital experience and high school diploma/equivalent preferred.
Highlights
- Benefits
- Educational Assistance, Retirement Plan, PTO, Health, Vision
- Experience
- Hospital experience preferred
- Education
- High School or Equivalent preferred
- Certifications
- BLS from AHA, CNA required
- Physical Requirements
- Ambulation, bathing, toileting, vital signs
- Department
- Medical Surgical Unit
- Reports To
- Director of Nursing, RN, LPN
- Team Size
- Nurses, PCTs/CNAs, pharmacy, therapists
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
GREAT Happens Here! Did you become a CNA/PCT to do great things? Come work for NKC Health’s Medical Surgical Unit, where you can be a part of something GREAT!
On the Medical Surgical Unit, where you'll find a rewarding and supportive environment unlike any other. Here, you'll work with a dedicated team, including nurses, PCTs/CNAs, pharmacy staff, therapists, dietitians, and social workers, all committed to providing compassionate healing for adult patients requiring various surgical and medical care. Our unit stands out for its collaborative spirit and patient-centered approach. We focus on comprehensive medical-surgical care, including bariatric, GI, and GYN surgeries, and have earned the prestigious national accreditation as a Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center from MBSAQIP. With shared governance, our nurses actively shape decisions that impact their daily work, creating a unique opportunity to take ownership and grow in your practice.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, RN, LPN, you will play a vital role in the care of patients by performing basic nursing care and support tasks on assigned units.
- Provide patient care such as: ambulation, bathing, toileting, obtaining vital signs, all while maintaining a safe environment.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills to accurately convey patient information to RN, LPN and other members of the team in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate basic computer skills to accurately record vital patient information.
Experience: Hospital experience-Preferred
License/Certification/Education:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)-Required
- High School or Equivalent-Preferred
BENEFITS Happen Here!
Here are just a few of our great benefits!
- Educational Assistance
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Free Covered Parking
- On Site Fitness Center
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage