Certified Nursing Assistant

NR Consulting; Follansbee (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for local and travel contracts in Follansbee, WV. The role involves delivering effective nursing care, assisting with patient treatments, and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates must have a valid CNA license and relevant experience. This position offers a flexible schedule with guaranteed hours and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have active BLS/CPR and CNA state license.
• 1+ year of CNA experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care ensuring safety and comfort.
• Assist with treatments, make beds, and transport patients.
• Maintain infection control practices and report condition changes.

Skills

BLS

CPR

CNA experience

English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a state-approved CNA program

Job description

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Job Details:

• Job Name: Certified Nursing Assistant
• Reports To: Charge Nurse/Supervisor/Nursing Administration
• Specialty: CNA - Rehab skilled nursing
• Patient Ratios: Varies 1:10 to 1:15
• Must Have Skills/Experience: Active BLS/CPR, Active CNA state license & 1+ year of CNA experience
• Job Type: Local & Travel contract
• Work location: Onsite at 840 Lee Road Follansbee WV 26037
• Shift: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Meal/breaks time: 30 min each day
• Shift Details: 12-hour shift, Monday-Friday flexibility
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 34 HOURS/WEEK
• Contract duration: 9 weeks

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Center Nurse Executive/Infection Preventionist/Designee, the CNA delivers efficient and effective nursing care, achieving positive outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. The CNA performs patient care activities and non-professional services essential to patient comfort, including specimen collection for POC testing where permitted.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Provide patient care ensuring safety and comfort, including ADL assistance, vital signs, ambulation, positioning, and care of personal belongings.
• Assist with treatments, treatments, and procedures as needed, make beds, transport patients, and prepare patients for rehab therapy.
• Participate in care planning, perform skin treatments, apply dressings, assist with meals, and record intake/output.
• Maintain infection control practices, report patient condition changes, and assist with discharge and orientation of new CNAs.
• Support a culture of safety, collaborate with departments, and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and work beyond scheduled shifts if needed.

Educational/Vocational Requirements:

• Completion of a state-approved CNA program.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; able to read/write/speak English.
• Verification of TST, willingness to learn computer skills, and ongoing education to maintain certification.
• Compliance with legal and policy requirements, participate in training, and cooperate with audits.

Specimen Collector Responsibilities (where permitted):

• Collect nasal specimens, maintain specimen integrity, and complete documentation.
• Ensure proper PPE use, complete training, and report equipment issues.

Qualification Considerations:

• Experience as Lab tech, enrolled in nursing school, or recommendations for CNA, Med Tech, Med Aide, etc.
• Fit tested and able to wear N95/KN95 respirator.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting