Certified Nurse Aide

vTech Solution; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution in Hot Springs, SD is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to support patients with activities of daily living under licensed nurses. You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, safety, and ensure a clean, safe environment.

This role requires compassionate patient care, reliable attendance, and teamwork with the healthcare staff. Previous CNA certification and BLS/ CPR are required or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must hold South Dakota CNA certification.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Good verbal communication with patients and healthcare team.
• BLS-CPR certification obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ADLs while preserving privacy.
• Answer call lights, serve and collect food trays, assist with feeding, and record intake.
• Support routine treatments and assist RN/LPN with more complex procedures.
• Collect specimens and record vital signs, weights, and heights.
• Complete EKGs per order under RN/LPN supervision.
• Provide general nursing care including positioning and ambulation.
• Prepare rooms for admissions, transfers, emergencies, and discharges.
• Care for patients in emergencies under supervision and report changes.
• Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and facility policies.
• Attend required meetings and participate in nursing service committees.
• Perform clerical duties such as calls, data entry, and coordinating supplies.

Skills

CNA Certification

Reading & Writing

Verbal Communication

BLS-CPR

Job description

Job Summary

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) is responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living and providing basic nursing care under the direct supervision of licensed nurses. The role involves supporting patient hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety while maintaining a clean and safe environment. The CNA collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care and supports various clinical and clerical duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.
• Answer call lights, serve and collect food trays, assist with feeding, and measure and record food and liquid intake and output.
• Perform routine treatments such as warm and cold applications and assist RN/LPN with more complex procedures.
• Collect specimens including stool, urine, and sputum, and take and record vital signs, weights, and heights.
• Complete EKGs per order under supervision of RN/LPN.
• Provide general nursing care such as positioning, lifting, turning, and ambulating patients, and assist with use of bedpans and commodes.
• Prepare patient rooms and units for admissions, transfers, emergencies, and discharges, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Care for patients in emergency settings under RN supervision and report changes in patient condition promptly.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies including fire safety, infection control, hazardous materials, and quality assurance.
• Attend required meetings, in-services, and educational programs; participate in nursing service committees as requested.
• Perform clerical duties such as answering unit phones, data entry, and coordinating equipment and supply needs.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Certification through the South Dakota Board of Nursing as a CNA.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Visual and auditory ability to observe and detect changes in patient physical and mental status.
• Effective verbal communication skills with patients, healthcare team members, visitors, and family.
• BLS-CPR Certification obtained within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Experience working in emergency room or specialty care areas.
• Previous participation in nursing service committees or quality assurance programs.

Special Considerations

• Must maintain confidentiality, privacy, and respect for patient dignity.
• Flexibility and reliability regarding attendance and availability for work.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and potentially critical care environments such as the emergency room.
• Compliance with all safety, fire, environmental, and infection control policies.

Scheduling

• Work schedule may include shifts covering patient care needs; flexibility in shift assignments is required.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as per facility policy.