Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med Surg

Mcpherson Hospital, Inc.; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Retirement Plan

Earned Time Off

Extended Illness Bank

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life & AD&D

Free Fitness Center

Hospital Indemnity

MASA Medical Transportation

Job summary

Mcpherson Hospital, Inc. seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for Med/Surg to provide patient-centered care in a relationship-based environment. You will work closely with the professional nurse to support timely, safe, and respectful care.

The role includes obtaining vitals, assisting with meals and hygiene, and documenting intake and output while maintaining dignity and comfort. Eligible candidates will have a CNA license, BLS, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; may include specialized or vocational courses
• Formal training for certified nurse aide course is required or preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs to ensure stability of patients.
• Distributes meals and documents intake and output.
• Assists with personal hygiene including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Establishes a safe, comfortable environment to promote healing.
• Responds to call lights promptly and coordinates with team to deliver care.
• Communicates with nursing staff to support coordinated care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational and time management

Customer service

Microsoft Word & Outlook

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Aide training

Job description

Job Description: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med/Surg

Certified Nursing Assistant Job Summary:Provides patient centered care in a relationship-based environment. Works in communication and collaboration with the professional nurse.

Certified Nursing Assistant Shift Availability:

• Full Time


• Days

Certified Nursing Assistant Benefits:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account


• Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account


• 403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution


• Earned Time Off


• Extended Illness Bank-Hospital contribution


• Life Insurance- Employer Paid


• Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paid


• Voluntary Life & AD&D


• Free 24-hour fitness center


• Hospital Indemnity


• MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions

Certified Nursing Assistant Principle Accountabilities:

• Obtains vital signs to ensure stability of patients.


• Distributes meals and documents patient consumption including input and output to ensure nutrition is offered and balance of fluid levels is recorded.


• Administers and provides appropriate personal hygiene including bathing, dressing, and grooming to establish a clean living environment and encourage self-esteem.


• Establishes safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment to promote patient healing.


• Responds quickly to call lights to determine necessary action and recruits help if needed to deliver prompt care for patient comfort and to address patient needs.


• Communicates with the nursing staff to develop positive interactions and a pleasant coordination of care.

Certified Nursing Assistant Qualifications:

Education: (Minimum)

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) may include specialized or vocational courses


• Formal training for certified nurse aide course

Experience: (Preferred)

• 1-2 years

Licensure/Certifications:

• CNA license


• BLS within 6 months of hiring

Skills:

• Communication skills


• Organizational and time management skills


• Customer service skills


• Computer skills related to Microsoft Word and Outlook


• Ability to work closely with physicians, nurses, patients, and families

Certified Nursing Assistant Patient Population:

• Infant (29 days – less than a year)


• Pediatric (1-12 yrs)


• Adolescent (13-17 yrs)


• Adult (18-64 yrs)


• Geriatric (65 yrs & older)

Certified Nursing Assistant Working Conditions/ Physical Effort:

• Physical Working Conditions: Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs).


• Environmental Conditions: Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.


• OSHA Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.