CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT II FLOAT POOL

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant II for the Float Pool on the Night Shift. The role supports patient care under the supervision of a nurse and performs essential CNA duties across multiple units.

Requirements include active CNA licensure in Nevada, BLS certification, and a minimum of two years as a CNA; preferred are advanced crisis intervention and acute care experience. This is a full-time hospital position with continuous observation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered CNA licensure with Nevada Board of Nursing.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
• Two years of CNA experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient hygiene, feeding assistance, mobility, and comfort.
• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and report changes to nurses.
• Perform/assist with dressing, wound care, and specimen collection as directed.
• Document care provided and ensure safe, clean environment on unit.
• Serve as patient care sitter when needed and respond to call lights promptly.

Skills

CNA experience

BLS certification

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT II FLOAT POOL - 5561

US:NV:Carson City | Nursing Support | Full Time

Description

US:NV:Carson City Float Pool

Full Time Night Shift

Summary

Under the direction of the department Manager and supervision of a nurse, performs a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties supporting the direct care of patients. This position will also provide continuous observation and monitoring of patients at high risk of causing injury to self or others during their hospital stay. The position safely performs a variety of patient care tasks.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current and unencumbered licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA through the Nevada State Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Two (2) years experience as CNA

Preferred:

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Experience in acute or critical care setting.

Unit Specific Requirements

Float Pool

Required:

• Departments expected to float to:
• Emergency Dept.
• ICU/CVU
• Telemetry
• Medical/Oncology
• Surgical/Orthopedics
• Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)
• Pediatrics (for adult or pediatrics care)

Preferred:

• Successfully complete the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within six (6) months of hire or position entry

Essential Functions

• Provides for patient’s personal hygiene: bathing, oral care, bowel and bladder elimination (to include emptying/changing colostomy bags), nail care, skin care, dressing and grooming, bedmaking shiftly and as needed.
• Provides for activities of daily living: meal setup and feeding assistance, ambulation, turning and positioning patients, delivering fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Administers dry sterile and non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, warming and/or cooling devices, applies restraints, and performs specimen collection. Assists with patient care as directed by the nurse within the CNA scope of practice.
• Performs and records vital signs, intake and output information, height and weight as per unit standard. Reports observations and changes to vital signs in a timely manner to the nurse caring for the patient to ensure professional assessment.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency call lights in a timely manner.
• Documentation of any and call care provided.
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Maintains good working relations among all nursing unit personnel and other hospital team members through appropriate communication. Commits to the creation of an educational and professional climate that encourages students to attain their maximum potential and fosters originality and intellectual inquiry.
• Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient, safe and cost effective manner. Maintains an orderly and clean environment for patients and co-workers, transports and uses equipment safely and appropriately.
• Maintains professional competence through formal education, workshops and unit specific education.
• Attends/completes 100% of all required Unit and Hospital education events and meets established deadlines in doing so.
• Adheres to performing/receiving bedside handover as per organizational standards. Provides an accurate report to the oncoming CNA and to the attending nurse. Demonstrates proficiency as defined in the position/group/department checklists and unit specific competency standards within the first three (3) months of hire.
• Demonstrates ability to expertly navigate electronic medical records and paper documentation to document care provided and also when performing/receiving handover communication as per hospital policy.
• Performs duties and responsibilities as patient care sitter: Monitors and improves safety for patients who remain a danger to themselves or others despite reorientation, redirection, and other alternatives to having a sitter. Monitors the care environment on a shift-by-shift basis, removing items deemed potentially harmful to patients.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of patient information. Demonstrated tact and courtesy at all times. Demonstrated customer oriented approach through the expression of respect and understanding when communicating with others.
• Has knowledge of and adheres to Carson Tahoe Health’s policies, procedures, and unit standards of care.
• Attends 75% of scheduled staff meetings/unit conferences. Attends/completes 100% of all required Unit and Hospital education and Employee Health annual requirements by the established deadlines.
• Maintains required license and certification requirements on provided platform.
• Maintains competencies to reflect current skill level.
• Self identifies and seeks guidance when encountering responsibilities that have not been mastered. Seeks out and communicates need for additional learning experiences.
• Appropriately reports and documents care provided.
• Adheres to performing/receiving bedside handover as per organizational standards.
• Responds appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations.