What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant - Full-time - Night Shift position at Full-time - Night Shift - Yoakum Community Hospital?
Welcome to Yoakum Community Hospital! We are currently seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant to join our dedicated team on the night shift. As a CNA at Yoakum Community Hospital, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care and support to our patients during the night hours.
Shift: 7 pm - 7 am
In this role, you will:
- Support and adhere to our Nursing Service and administrative policies and procedures
- Provide patient care according to established policies and procedures
- Advocate for individual patients and ensure they receive the highest level of care
- Show respect, dignity, and maintain confidentiality when interacting with patients and their families
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and fellow team members
- Efficiently utilize resources, equipment, and supplies
- Be open to temporary reassignments to different areas or work functions if necessary
- Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines, rules, and regulations
- Remain composed under stress and effectively cope with challenging situations
- Accept delegated tasks within your scope of practice
- Respond promptly to patient needs using a calm and engaging approach
- Accurately document patient information in the appropriate records
- Actively participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Adhere to Yoakum Community Hospital's policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor
