Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - ICU - FT - Nights

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) where you will make a meaningful impact on patient care. In this role, you will provide essential support to patients, assisting with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. Your responsibilities will include data collection, hygiene care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality service. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a compassionate team committed to improving patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• CNA license required by the Commonwealth of VA.
• AHA BLS CPR certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities and personal hygiene.
• Collect health data, record vital signs, and report changes.
• Prepare patients for diagnostics and assist in emergencies.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clerical Duties

Data Collection

Hygiene Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA License

AHA BLS CPR Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

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 responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. This includes performing clerical, communication, and other duties to support Department services. All duties are performed collaboratively with team members and according to competency standards. The CNA participates in delegated functions and demonstrates a commitment to quality service for patients, the public, and colleagues.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Assisting patients with daily activities:

• Range of motion exercises
• Ambulating patients
• Positioning patients and skin care
• Distributing linen and changing beds
• Assisting with feeding and meals
• Providing hygiene care, toileting, and personal hygiene

Data collection and specimen handling:

• Obtaining and processing urine, stool, and sputum specimens
• Recording health data, weights, vital signs, pulse oximetry, pain assessment, and intake/output
• Reporting patient status and condition changes to licensed professionals

Performing and explaining patient care procedures:

• Incentive spirometry
• Transporting patients and preparing them for diagnostics
• Assisting rehab therapists (PM & R)
• Oxygen therapy setup and pulse oximetry
• Room preparation and post-mortem care
• Preparing for admission and discharge
• Assisting in emergency situations
• Equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Oral and nasopharyngeal suctioning
• Blood sugar testing
• IV catheter removal (per nurse instruction)
• Performing EKGs (department-specific)

Additional responsibilities include:

• Answering and directing unit calls
• Data entry into electronic medical records
• Patient registration activities
• Coordinating equipment and supplies, reporting malfunctions
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

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

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