Certified Nurse Assistant - Ortho

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Mentorship and mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant for the Ortho Unit located at Florence Hospital. This full-time position offers a 36-hour work week on the 7A-7P shift.

The CNA provides direct and indirect patient care under RN or LPN supervision, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring a safe, clean environment for patients.

Qualifications

• Certified in the state where work is performed as Certified Nurse Assistant.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Completion of applicable state CNA courses.
• Successful completion of Certified Nurse Assistant exam required for certification.
• Not listed on the applicable State Abuse Registry.
• Must have CPR for the professional rescuer.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and maintains a safe, clean environment.
• Positions patients, assists with mobility, meals, and intake/output documentation.
• Documents amount and percent of meals and fluids consumed.
• Attends education programs to maintain certification and learn new treatments.

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant certification

CPR certification

English literacy

Job description

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

36

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.

• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules

• Retirement savings with employer match

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs

• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary:

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant for our Ortho Unit located within the Florence Hospital.

Shift/Hours: Full Time, 36 hours/week, 7A-7P

Job Description:

The Certified Nurse Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of an RN or LPN. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients.

• Provides general patient care such as bathing, mouth care and peri-care, dressing of patients, and changing/making beds.

• Responsible for positioning patients, lifting and turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting with bowel and bladder functions and ambulating patients.

• Prepares and assists patients with meals, feeds patients, removes dietary trays and records accurate intake and output. Document amount and percent of meals and fluids consumed according to Intake and Output and Calorie Count procedures.

• Demonstrates ability to follow directions, both oral and written and work cooperatively with other staff members.

• Has the ability to acquire knowledge of and develop skills in basic patient care procedures and charting care provided. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements

• Attends and seeks out education programs, as assigned, to maintain and learn new treatments, procedures, clinical skills, and complete mandatory in-service days to maintain certification. Has knowledge of regulatory requirements as related to CNA position.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Certified in the state where work is being performed as Certified Nurse Assistant

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

• Completion of applicable state courses.

• Successful completion of Certified Nurse Assistant exam required for certification.

• Not listed on the applicable State Abuse Registry

• Must have CPR for the professional rescuer.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Demonstrates basic mathematical skills.

Kind and Length of Experience:

• Successful work employment history.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you’re looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you’ll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.