What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at Conway Medical Center?
Position Summary:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will perform a variety of nursing support duties to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of an RN/LPN. The CNA prepares patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provides manual assistance as required. The CNA will administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including, but not limited to, feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-making, assisting with ambulation, skin care, bowel and bladder elimination and provide additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients. The CNA will assist physician and nurses with physical examinations by helping to turn and position patients, weighing patients. Other responsibilities may include: take and record vital signs, note and report any changes in patient's condition, turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary, and provide patients with fresh drinking water and other comforts as can be provided. The CNA performs functions as noted above and generally with an assigned patient load, but CNA is ready and willing to assist care partners with ANY nursing support function and across any assignment, including other neighborhoods that may not be the normal primary work assignment.
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma required.
Experience:
- Previous experience working as CNA in hospice and/or related healthcare setting preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Current South Carolina State Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in good standing required.
Special Skills:
- Passionately believes in the core values of excellence, compassion, healing, teamwork, stewardship, innovation, integrity and is a champion of CMC core values and model for all.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with nursing colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong PC skills required.
- Strong verbal communication skills required.
