CNA FT Days

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to support licensed nursing staff in a high-acuity unit. You will assist with daily patient care, mobility, personal needs, and basic assessments under the supervision of registered nurses.

The role requires compassionate patient interaction, adherence to care plans, and timely documentation. Prior experience in acute or long-term care is preferred, with a commitment to teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to work well with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing personnel in patient care in assigned area.
• Support patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Record vital signs and measurements accurately and document timely.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and handling patient belongings.
• Respond to call lights and paging system promptly.
• Assist with routine treatment procedures under RN supervision.
• Help with restraints under RN direction and ensure proper positioning.
• Support RN/LVN/LPN with complex patient treatments.
• Deliver meals and assist with feeding as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Computer basics

Task organization

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock exists to care for patients in need of intensive and specialized care. Designed as a bridge in the continuum of care, patients who transition to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals from a traditional hospital/short-term acute care hospital receive a customized treatment plan from a dedicated team. With a connection from the heart, we’re focused on empowering our patients to achieve their goals.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Essential Functions

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
• Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certification

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification

Experience

• Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility.