What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA-Certified Nurse Aide position at Cherry County Hospital?
Description
Job Title: CNA-Certified Nurse Aide
Location: Cherry County Hospital
Position: PRN
Join Our Team as a (CNA) Certified Nurse Aide!
Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and dynamic environment?
Cherry County Hospital and Clinic invites you to become a part of our dedicated team, where you'll assist professional nursing staff and
meet the day-to-day needs of our patients. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and
the chance to work with a collaborative team that values excellence in patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide patient care including baths, back rubs, bed making, vitals, passing trays, feeding patients, enemas, and specimen collection.
- Assist with admissions, transfers, dismissals, ICU, and terminal patients.
- Perform housekeeping tasks to keep patient rooms, utility rooms, and nourishment centers clean.
- Respond to patient lights, provide necessary assistance, and notify nurses as needed.
- Answer the telephone and greet the public promptly and tactfully.
- Understand and use the intercom system effectively.
- Participate in at least 50% of pertinent workshops annually.
- Assist in evaluating the work performance of staff members.
- Aid in the training of new personnel.
- Attend staff meetings as required.
- Cooperate and work well with staff, the public, and physicians.
- Perform clerical functions such as recording vitals and diet.
- Maintain confidentiality of patients' medical, personal, and financial records.
- Adhere to Corporate Compliance policies and procedures.
- Comply with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Knowledge of good body mechanics and hospital procedures.
- Ability to maintain complete confidentiality regarding patient care services.
- Competence in assembling, disassembling, and operating equipment.
- Ability to follow directions and report general observations.
- Ability to exercise some independent judgment.
- Preference for working with the public and other staff.
- Willingness to accept change and perform a variety of tasks, including some that may be unpleasant.
- Knowledge of state and federal confidentiality laws, including HIPAA.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- The work is physically and emotionally demanding, involving lifting and positioning patients.
- Requires working in close proximity with others in a clean, favorable environment.
- Regular working hours with the possibility of overtime.
- Dexterity needed to operate equipment, telephone, intercom system, and other tasks as required.
- Must be agile and able to move carefully around patients and equipment.
- Job involves potential exposure to hazardous materials such as contaminated body fluids.
- Repetitive use of hands, arms, and eyes, which could result in strain.
- Must possess knowledge and insight to comply with universal precautions and hospital policies.
Join Cherry County Hospital and Clinic and be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
Cherry County Hospital and Clinic is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- Completion of a minimum of one year of high school.
- Minimum age requirement of 16 years.
- Certification as a CNA.
