Certified Nursing Assistant

All-N-1 Staffing; Nashville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a skilled Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Nashville, North Carolina. The role involves providing exceptional patient care and physical support to patients and residents. Candidates must have a state-certified nursing assistant certification and current CPR certification. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, recording vital signs, and communicating effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• State-certified nursing assistant certification is required.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current PPD test.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and physical support.
• Answer patient calls and determine best assistance.
• Record vital signs and report changes.

Skills

Patient care

Independent thinking

Communication skills

Job description

About the job Certified Nursing Assistant

We have multiple roles open for a skilled CNA. You will provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis. To do well in this role you should have your state-certified nursing assistant certification.

CNA Responsibilities:

• Providing great patient care.
• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
• Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
• Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
• Measuring and recording intake and output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
• Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

CNA Requirements:

• Current CPR (American Heart Association).
• Current PPD
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.