Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Staffing Office - PRN - Days (6:30am - 7pm)

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a forward-thinking healthcare organization where you can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will provide essential support in daily activities, assist with patient care, and collaborate with a skilled healthcare team. This role is crucial for maintaining high standards of care and ensuring patient comfort and safety. If you are passionate about helping others and are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you. Experience a fulfilling work environment that values your contributions and commitment to quality service.

Qualifications

• CNA license required by the Commonwealth of VA.
• At least one year of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities and hygiene care.
• Collects patient data and communicates status to the care team.
• Performs clerical duties and maintains equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Basic Medical Procedures

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA License

AHA BLS Provider CPR Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Database Systems

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 tool. The CNA participates in and accepts responsibility for functions delegated to the team. This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public and our co-workers.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Assists patients in their routine activities of daily living, including but not limited to:

• Performs range of motion.
• 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 and incontinent care, as well as appropriate oral and personal hygiene.

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 heath, weights, vital signs, including pulse oximetry and pain assessment and I&O.
• Communicates patient status and reports changes in patient condition to licensed professional.

Assists patient care team by performing and explaining designated patient care procedures:

• Performs incentive spirometry.
• Transports patient. Preps for diagnostic tests.
• Assists rehab therapists (PM & R).
• Performs pulse oximetry/oxygen set up in oxygen therapy.
• Prepares room (supplies). Provides post mortem care.
• Prepares for admission and discharge.
• Assists nurse in emergency situations.
• Maintains and cleans equipment.
• Performs suction (oral, naso pharynx).
• Performs blood sugar finger sticks.
• Removes IV catheters per licensed nurse instruction.
• Performs EKGs (department specific responsibility).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Answers unit phone and directs calls accordingly.
• Performs data entry into electronic medical database systems. Documents patient care and related duties appropriately.
• Performs selected patient registration activities.
• Coordinates equipment/supply needs. Notifies appropriate department of equipment malfunction.
• Performs any other related duties (e.g., clerical, technical duties) as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• CNA license issued by the Commonwealth of VA required
• AHA BLS ProviderCPR required at hire
• At least one year of acute care experience required; or six months of acute care experience if currently enrolled in a full time RN program and have completed at least one clinical semester.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.