Available positions for CNA Weight Team are not guaranteed to have 12-hour shifts.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse and/or Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant performs routine tasks in patient care, bedside nursing, and documentation of care provided. Specifically, the Weight Team obtains weight data ordered for daily and weekly weights. The Weight Team will also be expected to complete patient showers and transport/transfer patients within the hospital. This position does provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• The Certified Nursing Assistant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• This position requires hospital experience as a nursing assistant, certification as a nursing assistant, or as an actively enrolled nursing student.
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures, aseptic practices, and cardio-pulmonary techniques is desirable.
• Nursing students may be considered as nurse assistants if approved by the State Practice Act.
• This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• The capability to follow written and verbal instructions, process basic math skills, and the ability to maintain an effective working relationship with others is critical to the position.
• CPR certification with-in 30 days of hire.

JOB DUTIES:

• PERFORMS VITAL SIGNS ACCURATELY
• PERFORMS TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES APPROPRIATELY
• CLEANS EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS APPROPRIATELY MAINTAINS CLEAN WORK ENVIRONMENT
• MAINTAINS UNIT STOCK LEVELS OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT AS DIRECTED
  V.PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES APPROPRIATELY.