Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Cardiac Care - PT - Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) where you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate patient care. This dynamic position involves assisting patients with daily activities, collecting vital health data, and supporting the healthcare team in various procedures. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to quality service, ensuring that every patient receives the attention and care they deserve. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA license issued by the Commonwealth of VA required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities and provides personal care.
• Collects patient data and communicates status to licensed professionals.
• Performs designated patient care procedures and maintains equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA License

AHA BLS Provider CPR Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference... end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is accountable to the patient care team for providing direct patient care functions under the supervision of a registered nurse and performing clerical, communication, and other related duties to facilitate the efficient functioning of Department services. All duties are to be performed in collaboration with team members. Duties and responsibilities are performed according to standards outlined in competency-based/evaluation tools. The CNA participates in and accepts responsibility for functions delegated to the team. This position must demonstrate a commitment to quality service for our patients, the public, and our co-workers.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

1. Assists patients in routine activities of daily living, including but not limited to:
   • Performs range of motion exercises.
   • Ambulates patient.
   • Positions patient and provides skin care.
   • Distributes linen and changes bed as needed.
   • Assists with feeding and meal delivery.
   • Assists with routine hygiene care, including toileting, incontinent care, and personal hygiene.
2. Assists patient care team in collection of patient data and specimens:
   • Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens and processes specimens as needed.
   • Obtains and records health data, weights, vital signs (including pulse oximetry and pain assessment), and I&O.
   • Communicates patient status and reports changes in condition to licensed professionals.
3. Assists patient care team by performing and explaining designated patient care procedures:
   • Performs incentive spirometry.
   • Transports patient and prepares for diagnostic tests.
   • Assists rehab therapists (PM & R).
   • Performs pulse oximetry and oxygen setup in oxygen therapy.
   • Prepares room supplies and provides post-mortem care.
   • Prepares for admission and discharge.
   • Assists nurse in emergency situations.
   • Maintains and cleans equipment.
   • Performs oral and nasopharyngeal suctioning.
   • Performs blood sugar finger sticks.
   • Removes IV catheters per licensed nurse instructions.
   • Performs EKGs (department-specific responsibility).
4. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
   • Answers unit phone and directs calls accordingly.
   • Performs data entry into electronic medical records and documents patient care and duties appropriately.
   • Performs selected patient registration activities.
   • Coordinates equipment and supply needs, notifying appropriate departments of malfunctions.
   • Performs other related duties (e.g., clerical, technical) as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA license issued by the Commonwealth of VA required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
• For CNAs at Snowden at Fredericksburg: CPI certification is required within 90 days of hire.

As an EOE/AA employer, we do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.